Manchester City striker Divin Mubama is reportedly wanted by Ipswich Town and Lille this summer.
The Tractor Boys are preparing for life in the Championship without Liam Delap, who is closing in on a high-profile move to Chelsea in the coming days.
Delap is said to have a medical pencilled in at the West London club on Monday, and should sign on the dotted line afterwards if all goes to plan.
As a result, Kieran McKenna's side are now scouring the striking market for adequate replacements ahead of a return to the second tier in 2025-26.
Despite struggling massively in the Premier League, the Tractor Boys are expected to be making waves at the top of the Championship over the next year.
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Man City striker Mubama wanted by Ipswich, Lille?
According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Manchester City have laid out their transfer strategy involving Mubama ahead of the summer trading point.
The report claims that the Citizens are willing to listen to offers for the 20-year-old, who is valued at around £10m by the English giants.
It is understood that a move to the Championship could be on the cards for Mubama, with Delap-less Ipswich aiming to bolster their attacking ranks.
As it stands, it is currently unclear whether the Citizens player would be willing to drop into the second tier, given interest from clubs in top leagues around Europe.
Fitting that latter bill, Lille are supposedly massive admirers of Mubama and have a 'serious interest' in bringing him to Ligue 1 this summer.
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Championship or the continent?
For Ipswich in the Championship, it is likely that Mubama would be the main man, receiving regular game time as the Tractor Boys fight for promotion.
Although Lille is a more attractive proposition, the 20-year-old could be stuck on the bench, playing second fiddle to star players at the French club.
At this stage of his career, game time is the most important factor, so Mubama would be smart to leave the Ligue 1 offer on the table and switch to Portman Road.
Carter White
