Newly-Promoted Premier League Club Leads Everton and West Ham in Race to Sign 23-Year-Old Defender
A report from TEAMtalk indicates that Ipswich Town are interested in signing Jacob Greaves, but they will face competition from Everton and West Ham United.
Greaves has established himself as a key player for Hull City and possesses the quality to enhance any of the three clubs. With Ipswich Town having secured promotion to the Premier League, they need to bolster their squad this summer. It remains to be seen if they can secure the defender before the transfer window closes.
Recently, Ipswich Town signed versatile defender Ben Johnson, signaling their intent to strengthen their defensive lineup. Greaves, at 23, has been on the radar of several Premier League clubs.
Everton and West Ham are also in need of a quality defender, and Greaves would be a solid acquisition for them. Although Everton were defensively strong last season, they need to reinforce their backline to aim for a respectable finish instead of fighting relegation. Additionally, they are uncertain about Jarrad Branthwaite’s future.
West Ham United, possessing a strong squad, need to address specific gaps to consistently compete for European football. Signing a central defender is a priority for both clubs. As a Hull City academy graduate, Greaves is valued at around £13 million, making him an attractive target.
The prospect of playing in the Premier League will undoubtedly appeal to the 23-year-old, and joining clubs like Everton or West Ham would be exciting. However, Ipswich Town currently lead the chase for the defender. Given his age, Greaves is likely to improve with coaching and experience, potentially developing into a key player for his next club in the coming seasons.
The reported valuation seems reasonable, and Greaves could justify the investment in the long term. It will be intriguing to see which of the three English clubs will come forward with an official proposal to sign the central defender, with newly-promoted Ipswich Town currently in the lead.
