Championship all-stars to global gamble – will Ipswich's approach work?
As Ipswich prepare for their return to the Premier League, BBC Sport look at how they are approaching the transfer market differently.
Ipswich Town, who recently returned to the Premier League after a challenging first season, are aiming to make a global impact with their new approach to player recruitment. Under new manager Gary O Neil, the Tractor Boys have been the Premier League's fourth-biggest net spenders this summer, with ten players joining for a combined £106.6m.
This summer, Ipswich has cast a wider net for players, signing players from different parts of the world, including a Brazilian, Serbian, and Japanese players. The club's previous approach, led by manager Kieran McKenna, focused on domestic talent, mainly from the UK and Republic of Ireland. While this strategy helped Ipswich survive the jump to the Premier League, it also limited their ability to bridge the gap between the two divisions.
This time around, the club is being more ambitious and looking to add quality players from different parts of the world, with the hope of improving their attacking prowess.
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