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Sky LIVE: Ipswich Town Leading the race for the signature of a 33 goals Machine Striker” despite LEED United latest link hijack approach” report..

According to the Daily Mirror (22/7; 11:31am), the Whites are now reportedly in the running to sign the Blackburn Rovers player, along with Ipswich Town. Last season, Szmodics was among the first names on Rovers’ roster, and he made the most of it by scoring 33 goals and contributing significantly to the team’s Championship survival under John Eustace.

Considering his track record of scoring goals, it’s hardly surprising that the player is drawing attention. However, it’s unknown right now where he will go next and whether Rovers would allow the player to leave. Since the Lancashire team sold Adam Wharton in January, they may be able to hang onto Szmodics indefinitely, as his contract at Ewood Park expires in the summer of 2026.

Blackburn have the option to extend his deal by an extra 12 months after that, putting them in a very strong negotiating position this summer, as the striker continues to attract interest.

Leeds United join the race to sign Sammie Szmodics

Leeds have a fairly strong squad, even with Archie Gray and Glen Kamara both leaving the club this summer.

Whether there are further key departures remains to be seen, but so far, they have been able to hold on to the likes of Willy Gnonto, Georginio Rutter and Crysencio Summerville.

Patrick Bamford and Joel Piroe have also stayed put, but more depth in the striker department may be required this summer.

According to the Daily Mirror, the Whites have now taken an interest in Szmodics, but Ipswich are also keen on the player.

And it has even been reported by Sky Sports journalist Dharmesh Sheth that the Tractor Boys are in advanced talks to get a deal over the line for the ex-Peterborough United man, so Leeds may have to move quickly if they are desperate to recruit the Blackburn star.

Sammie Szmodics needs to think carefully about his Blackburn Rovers future

Szmodics will want to test himself at a higher level following an amazing 2023/24 campaign at Ewood Park.

And this is why a move to Leeds may not be too appealing to him at this point.

There is no assurance that the player will start at Elland Road, and there is also no assurance that the Whites will be able to go back into the Premier League at their second attempt. Moving to Elland Road isn’t completely out of the question, though, since he has a better chance of getting promoted with the Whites than with his present squad right now.

Starts aren’t guaranteed at Ipswich either, but if Kieran McKenna is willing to start him in some games, this could potentially be enough to lure the striker to Portman Road.

It will be interesting to see where Szmodics goes next, if he does make a move away from Ewood Park.

It would be difficult to see him staying where he is, but that can’t be ruled out either, with Rovers in a strong negotiating position.