admin“‘It’s Not About Transfers!’”- “Ipswich Manager Breaks Silence on What’s Driving the Club Forward – And It’s Not What You Think!”
Ipswich Town’s Winless Start Raises Concerns as Transfer Deadline Looms
Ipswich Town have endured a difficult start to their new season, failing to win any of their first four matches across the Championship and Carabao Cup.
Their latest setback — a 1-0 defeat to Preston North End — leaves them with just one victory in their last 22 fixtures, raising serious concerns about the club’s direction and current squad depth.
This alarming form has led to growing calls for reinforcements in the transfer market, with many fans and pundits suggesting that fresh additions are needed to inject new energy into the squad.
According to an exclusive report by EFL Analysis, Ipswich are making moves in the market and are set to sign highly-rated midfielder Sindre Walle Egeli from FC Nordsjaelland for a fee of £17.2 million. The deal could be announced in the coming days.
McKenna Focused on Team Culture Over Transfers
While the club actively works to strengthen the squad, manager Kieran McKenna is cautious not to rely too heavily on incoming transfers.
Speaking to the East Anglian Daily Times, McKenna emphasized that long-term success depends more on internal culture and daily improvement than on new signings.
“As a manager, you always have to focus on the players you have, not just on who might come in or leave,” he said. “What really underpins success — and what has driven our success so far — is culture, work ethic, and our day-to-day processes. That’s where our strength lies.”
He added: “Success isn’t going to be defined by whether we sign one player or four, or lose one or two — it’s about how we work together, how we push each other.
Hopefully, we have a good final week of the window, but our foundation remains in the effort we put in daily.”
Eyes on Derby Clash to Turn the Tide
McKenna will be eager to turn Ipswich’s form around, starting with a key home clash against Derby County this weekend at Portman Road. Whether or not new faces are in the lineup, the priority is ending the winless streak.
Ipswich will be hoping their historical advantage over Derby gives them an edge — the Tractor Boys have won 39 of their past encounters, compared to Derby’s 29 victories, with 22 matches ending in draws.
With the Championship’s first international break fast approaching, McKenna will be keen to sign off with a morale-boosting win and start rebuilding momentum.
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