Amid speculation linking winger Jack Clarke with a move to Middlesbrough, Ipswich Town are reportedly unwilling to allow him to leave the club this summer. According to claims from The East Anglian Daily Times, Ipswich are not prepared to sanction Clarke's exit before Tuesday's transfer deadline, and the player is not available for transfer. Additionally, journalist Alan Nixon claims that Boro are also considering an ambitious loan move for Clarke.

Middlesbrough has significant interest in Jack Clarke from Ipswich Town. Middlesbrough might attempt to sign the winger from Ipswich Town before the transfer deadline. The transfer is described as difficult to imagine due to Jack Clarke's importance at Portman Road, and it is noted that Middlesbrough must act quickly, as only one week remains in the transfer window. The pursuit is called ambitious for Middlesbrough and a difficult transfer for the club to complete with Ipswich.

According to Alan Nixon via his Patreon, Middlesbrough are interested in a surprise move for Ipswich Town winger Jack Clarke and are considering a loan deal. Clarke is expected to have a reduced role at Ipswich due to the club's summer business, which could make him available this time next week.

Middlesbrough made an approach for Jack Clarke, a 25-year-old English winger, seeking to bring the former Sunderland player back to the North East. The inquiry was rejected by Ipswich Town, which is Clarke's current club and one of Boro's promotion rivals. The winger joined Ipswich in August 2024 and has a contract with the club until June 2029. In the 2025/2026 Championship season, he has scored two goals and provided one assist in eight appearances. His market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €15.00m.