Ipswich Town are looking to sign a new goalkeeper this summer, ahead of a Premier League campaign in which their main aim will be to avoid relegation.
Having finished in 19th place, 16 points from safety during the 2024-25 season, Ipswich will know all too well the size of the task at hand, and it will be vital to get their summer recruitment right.
Current first-choice goalkeeper Christian Walton's top flight experience is very limited, having only made seven Premier League appearances, and bringing in a replacement is on the agenda.
Ipswich Town's Christian Walton celebrates after the match
That search has led the Tractor Boys to Toulouse star Guillaume Restes and Newcastle United's Nick Pope, and an approach has already been made for the Englishman.
However, an alternative option has now been identified.
Ipswich keen on signing Kjell Scherpen
According to a report from Sky Sports, Ipswich are now eyeing a move for Kjell Scherpen, currently of Royale Union Saint-Gilloise, as they remain keen on improving their options between the sticks.
Pope remains a target, but Scherpen is now under consideration, off the back of keeping 21 clean sheets in 43 appearances last season.
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Why Kjell Scherpen could be exactly what Ipswich need
Ahead of a return to the top flight, Ipswich could do with signing a goalkeeper who has tested himself at the highest level, and the 26-year-old made eight Champions League appearances last season, keeping two clean sheets.
At 6 foot 8, the former Ajax man is a towering presence, and he would be the tallest player in the Premier League, should he complete a move to Portman Road, ahead of Newcastle's Dan Burn, who stands at 6 foot 7.
Moreover, the giant recorded a save percentage of 75% in the Belgian Pro League last season, which was the highest of any goalkeeper, and a better percentage than any player in the Premier League.
With all of that in mind, it is no surprise Ipswich have identified Scherpen as a target, and he could be exactly what they need between the sticks.
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