How Ali Al-Hamadi feels about Ipswich Town exit as another Championship side battle Luton Town for striker

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Ipswich Town are going through a slight transition this summer, as Kieran McKenna prepares his side for life back in the EFL.

Tractor Boys supporters are looking forward to the Championship after a difficult Premier League campaign and there is still work to be done to get the team ready for the second tier.

Brentford have sent a bid for Omari Hutchinson, but that offer currently falls short of his release clause and for now the talented youngster is staying at Portman Road.

There will be plenty of focus on the striker position at Ipswich. Liam Delap has joined Chelsea for £30m, but there is still competition up front, and for one of those looking to become the first-choice number nine, it could be a very challenging battle.

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Bristol City have taken notice of Ipswich Town’s Ali Al-Hamadi

On Tuesday, it was reported by TWTD that Luton Town have registered an interest in Ali Al-Hamadi after he spent the second half of last season on loan at Stoke City.

The Hatters have sold Carlton Morris to Derby County, receiving Paul Warne’s backing on his way, and they need a replacement.

But as per exclusive information from our Chief Football Correspondent, Graeme Bailey, EFL Analysis can reveal that Bristol City are also keeping tabs on the former AFC Wimbledon ace, as well as other clubs in the Championship.

Al-Hamadi is not too keen on dropping below the second tier, but he will be the third-choice at Portman Road if he does stay.

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Ali Al-Hamadi needs regular football

After a steading but inconsistent showing for the Potters, the 23-year-old will be hoping that he can get the regular minutes that he needs to develop in the coming years.

Ipswich will be gunning for promotion in 2025/26, and Al-Hamadi may struggle to compete for a place in the team if George Hirst gets himself firing, while the Tractor Boys may delve into the market to find a multi-million pound Delap replacement still.

Bristol City have signed Emil Riis, and he will be the first-choice at Ashton Gate. However, the Iraq international could be the perfect back-up to him, while a move to Luton would give him the chance to get going in a lower division.