There was a brief opportunity for clubs to buy and sell players ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup, which saw Liam Delap complete his £30m move to Chelsea, but the transfer window was shut on Tuesday, June 10th until today, with deadline day on Monday, September 1st.
As a result of Delap’s departure, the Blues are expected to sign a new striker, with Marc Guiu (Chelsea) and Divin Mubama (Manchester City) among those linked in the last few weeks.
Loanees Jens Cajuste and Kalvin Phillips returned to their parent clubs, and Massimo Luongo departed at the end of his contract, so Town should also be aiming to revamp their midfield.
There are still question marks over the futures of Cameron Burgess and Axel Tuanzebe, who are out of contract and free to leave Suffolk if they do not agree new deals. If they move on, Ipswich would surely need to target replacements.
Blues boss Kieran McKenna is expecting some change in his squad following relegationBlues boss Kieran McKenna is expecting some change in his squad following relegation (Image: Ross Halls)
Speaking about the club’s summer transfer plans, manager Kieran McKenna explained: “It's important to say that some element of change and turnover is healthy in any business, certainly in football clubs.
"Looking at the squad coming back for pre-season there's good numbers and there's good qualities there. Of course, situations can change a little bit over the summer, but I think we're going to be in a really strong position."
Chairman Mark Ashton said: "I wouldn't expect 12 summer signings again. There's always a natural churn, but I don't see that being huge. We haven't got to sell a multitude of players, but one or two players will be traded out to give ourselves that headroom and the ability to move forward.”