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Sammie Szmodics Transfer from Ipswich Town to Derby County
According to the East Anglian Daily Times, Ipswich Town boss Kieran McKenna stated that the decision for Sammie Szmodics to depart was made in the best interests of the group dynamic, dressing room culture, and team values. The move is a loan, and it could potentially lead to a permanent exit during the summer transfer window. McKenna did not state that a decision has been made regarding Szmodics' future after this loan.
According to the East Anglian Daily Times, Ipswich Town boss Kieran McKenna stated that the decision for Sammie Szmodics to depart was made in the best interests of the group dynamic, dressing room culture, and team values. The move is a loan, and it could potentially lead to a permanent exit during the summer transfer window. McKenna did not state that a decision has been made regarding Szmodics' future after this loan.
Sammie Szmodics moved to Derby County on loan for the rest of the 2025/26 campaign. According to EADT, Ipswich Town had rejected a £3m bid from Derby County for Szmodics. Kieran McKenna was open to letting Szmodics leave on loan. The Telegraph reports that head of football administration Clare Morris played a crucial role in ensuring the deal sheet was processed, which allowed Szmodics to sign before 9pm. Derby County are paying all of Szmodics' Ipswich wages, and a small loan fee was agreed between the two clubs. According to Capology's estimates, Szmodics earns £25k-a-week. The agreement includes neither an obligation nor an option to buy, so negotiations would have to start again if his loan is a success.
Sammie Szmodics moved to Derby County on loan for the rest of the 2025/26 campaign. According to EADT, Ipswich Town had rejected a £3m bid from Derby County for Szmodics. Kieran McKenna was open to letting Szmodics leave on loan. The Telegraph reports that head of football administration Clare Morris played a crucial role in ensuring the deal sheet was processed, which allowed Szmodics to sign before 9pm. Derby County are paying all of Szmodics' Ipswich wages, and a small loan fee was agreed between the two clubs. According to Capology's estimates, Szmodics earns £25k-a-week. The agreement includes neither an obligation nor an option to buy, so negotiations would have to start again if his loan is a success.
Sam Szmodics admitted that his deadline day loan move to Derby County was intense. He stated that he heard about Derby's interest in early January, but nothing was confirmed until the first bid was made about 10 days before the move. Speaking to RamsTV, Szmodics said that once the first bid went in, he informed Ipswich it was something that interested him. He also mentioned that he wanted to make the move regardless of whether it was a permanent deal, a loan, or a loan with an obligation. Szmodics highlighted that reuniting with former boss John Eustace was a priority and described his first training session as being like a school reunion, as he knew seven or eight players in Derby's squad.
Sam Szmodics admitted that his deadline day loan move to Derby County was intense. He stated that he heard about Derby's interest in early January, but nothing was confirmed until the first bid was made about 10 days before the move. Speaking to RamsTV, Szmodics said that once the first bid went in, he informed Ipswich it was something that interested him. He also mentioned that he wanted to make the move regardless of whether it was a permanent deal, a loan, or a loan with an obligation. Szmodics highlighted that reuniting with former boss John Eustace was a priority and described his first training session as being like a school reunion, as he knew seven or eight players in Derby's squad.
Town have confirmed that forward Sammie Szmodics has joined Derby County on loan for the remainder of the season. A deal sheet was submitted before the 7pm deadline because the clubs were unable to agree on a fee for a permanent transfer. It is understood that the arrangement is a straight loan, with no obligation or option to buy in the summer.
Town have confirmed that forward Sammie Szmodics has joined Derby County on loan for the remainder of the season. A deal sheet was submitted before the 7pm deadline because the clubs were unable to agree on a fee for a permanent transfer. It is understood that the arrangement is a straight loan, with no obligation or option to buy in the summer.
Ipswich Town forward Sammie Szmodics has joined Championship rivals Derby County on loan after the two clubs agreed a deal late on January transfer deadline day. The two clubs were in negotiations for much of the window, with the Rams unwilling to meet the Blues' £6m valuation. A temporary deal was agreed, and terms for a permanent transfer are likely to be revisited in the summer.
Ipswich Town forward Sammie Szmodics has joined Championship rivals Derby County on loan after the two clubs agreed a deal late on January transfer deadline day. The two clubs were in negotiations for much of the window, with the Rams unwilling to meet the Blues' £6m valuation. A temporary deal was agreed, and terms for a permanent transfer are likely to be revisited in the summer.
According to TWTD, Sammie Szmodics is close to moving to Derby County after the Rams made a late approach for the forward. It is understood that a deal sheet was submitted before the 7pm deadline, and a loan, rather than a permanent transfer, appears probable because of the timescale. After a deal sheet is submitted, clubs are given until 9pm to finalize a transfer. Derby made an approach for a permanent deal for Szmodics late last week, but the clubs could not agree on a fee. A loan transfer would mean Szmodics will be unable to play against the Blues when the teams meet at Pride Park on Saturday. Szmodics has a contract with Town until the summer of 2028.
According to TWTD, Sammie Szmodics is close to moving to Derby County after the Rams made a late approach for the forward. It is understood that a deal sheet was submitted before the 7pm deadline, and a loan, rather than a permanent transfer, appears probable because of the timescale. After a deal sheet is submitted, clubs are given until 9pm to finalize a transfer. Derby made an approach for a permanent deal for Szmodics late last week, but the clubs could not agree on a fee. A loan transfer would mean Szmodics will be unable to play against the Blues when the teams meet at Pride Park on Saturday. Szmodics has a contract with Town until the summer of 2028.
According to Dominic Dietrich of BBC Radio Derby, Derby County are not looking to compete financially for Sammie Szmodics, which has given Wrexham an advantage in signing the player. Dietrich stated on X that he imagines any change would involve waiting for the selling club to grant approval and reduce their asking price, adding that his understanding is that Derby are not participating in an auction for him.
According to Dominic Dietrich of BBC Radio Derby, Derby County are not looking to compete financially for Sammie Szmodics, which has given Wrexham an advantage in signing the player. Dietrich stated on X that he imagines any change would involve waiting for the selling club to grant approval and reduce their asking price, adding that his understanding is that Derby are not participating in an auction for him.
Sammie Szmodics was not included in Ipswich Town's squad on Saturday amid reported interest from Derby County, as the forward is the subject of strong speculation about a move away from Portman Road.
Sammie Szmodics was not included in Ipswich Town's squad on Saturday amid reported interest from Derby County, as the forward is the subject of strong speculation about a move away from Portman Road.
Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna has confirmed there is transfer interest in Sammie Szmodics. Derby County is in negotiations to purchase the player before the deadline on Monday at 7pm. Ipswich maintain their £6m valuation. McKenna stated that the club has received one or two offers, but none that are currently acceptable to them. Szmodics's contract has two-and-a-half years remaining.
Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna has confirmed there is transfer interest in Sammie Szmodics. Derby County is in negotiations to purchase the player before the deadline on Monday at 7pm. Ipswich maintain their £6m valuation. McKenna stated that the club has received one or two offers, but none that are currently acceptable to them. Szmodics's contract has two-and-a-half years remaining.
Town are in negotiations with Derby County about the sale of Sammie Szmodics.
Town are in negotiations with Derby County about the sale of Sammie Szmodics.
Derby County had a bid for Sammie Szmodics rejected on Wednesday, and Ipswich Town have placed a £6m valuation on him. When asked by local media about the future of Sammie Szmodics, John Eustace said via BBC Radio Derby that the player is not theirs and he is not going to talk about any player who is not with them at the moment. Eustace added that they want to bring in players who will improve them and that it is very important that anybody they bring in makes them better, stating that somebody of his quality would certainly help the group.
Derby County had a bid for Sammie Szmodics rejected on Wednesday, and Ipswich Town have placed a £6m valuation on him. When asked by local media about the future of Sammie Szmodics, John Eustace said via BBC Radio Derby that the player is not theirs and he is not going to talk about any player who is not with them at the moment. Eustace added that they want to bring in players who will improve them and that it is very important that anybody they bring in makes them better, stating that somebody of his quality would certainly help the group.
According to Football Insider, Wrexham are also competing with Stoke City and Derby County to sign out-of-favour Ipswich Town forward Sammie Szmodics.
According to Football Insider, Wrexham are also competing with Stoke City and Derby County to sign out-of-favour Ipswich Town forward Sammie Szmodics.
Derby County will not cease their attempt to sign Ipswich striker Sammie Szmodics after seeing an initial bid rejected for the forward. According to DerbyshireLive, the deal is not over despite the rejection from Ipswich. A move would require Derby to make a significant financial effort to sign him, and talks are expected to continue in the coming days before the window closes next week. Ipswich are not against the sale of Szmodics, but only if their valuation is met. The forward is under contract until 2029.
Derby County will not cease their attempt to sign Ipswich striker Sammie Szmodics after seeing an initial bid rejected for the forward. According to DerbyshireLive, the deal is not over despite the rejection from Ipswich. A move would require Derby to make a significant financial effort to sign him, and talks are expected to continue in the coming days before the window closes next week. Ipswich are not against the sale of Szmodics, but only if their valuation is met. The forward is under contract until 2029.
According to the EADT and Ipswich Star, Ipswich Town have rejected a bid from Derby County for forward Sammie Szmodics. Derby manager John Eustace is keen to be reunited with the player, whom he managed at Blackburn Rovers. It is understood that Ipswich would consider a sale following the recent addition of attacker Anis Mehmeti, but the current offer is much lower than their valuation.
According to the EADT and Ipswich Star, Ipswich Town have rejected a bid from Derby County for forward Sammie Szmodics. Derby manager John Eustace is keen to be reunited with the player, whom he managed at Blackburn Rovers. It is understood that Ipswich would consider a sale following the recent addition of attacker Anis Mehmeti, but the current offer is much lower than their valuation.
Reporter Mike McGrath has said that Derby County are exploring a deal for Ipswich Town attacking midfielder Sammie Szmodics. It is not clarified whether it would be a loan or permanent move. Szmodics is under contract with Ipswich until 2028.
Reporter Mike McGrath has said that Derby County are exploring a deal for Ipswich Town attacking midfielder Sammie Szmodics. It is not clarified whether it would be a loan or permanent move. Szmodics is under contract with Ipswich until 2028.
Derby County are interested in Sammie Szmodics. According to the East Anglian Daily Times, the Rams would be among several suitors if Ipswich decide to let the attacker leave in the January transfer window.
Derby County are interested in Sammie Szmodics. According to the East Anglian Daily Times, the Rams would be among several suitors if Ipswich decide to let the attacker leave in the January transfer window.
Derby County, which is managed by Sammie Szmodics' former Rovers boss John Eustace, is reportedly one of several clubs interested in the 30-year-old Irish international attacking midfielder. A transfer could be considered as Ipswich Town may seek to recover a portion of the £9m they paid 18 months ago. This follows a difficult season for the player, who has not scored in seven starts and seven appearances as a substitute and has experienced repeated injury setbacks. Szmodics has 11 caps for Ireland and a contract with Ipswich until June 2028. His current market value is €7.00m, according to Transfermarkt.
Derby County, which is managed by Sammie Szmodics' former Rovers boss John Eustace, is reportedly one of several clubs interested in the 30-year-old Irish international attacking midfielder. A transfer could be considered as Ipswich Town may seek to recover a portion of the £9m they paid 18 months ago. This follows a difficult season for the player, who has not scored in seven starts and seven appearances as a substitute and has experienced repeated injury setbacks. Szmodics has 11 caps for Ireland and a contract with Ipswich until June 2028. His current market value is €7.00m, according to Transfermarkt.
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