ANNOUNCEMENT: two transfers Ipswich Town needs to prioritize from this point on until the end of the January window. Since there is a pretty close consensus…

2 transfers Ipswich Town simply must prioritise between now and the end of the January window

Ipswich Town should try and sign these two players in order to boost their promotion hopes.

Ipswich Town are currently in second place in the Championship, vying for promotion to the Premier League.

They have made three signings this window and should prioritise signing striker Sam Gallagher and left-back Marvin Johnson.

Gallagher would be a direct replacement for the injured George Hirst, while Johnson would provide crucial cover for Leif Davis.

Ipswich Town are having a brilliant season so far.

In their first season back in the Championship after four years away, the Tractor Boys are in the hunt for back-to-back promotions to the Premier League from League One.

Kieran McKenna’s side find themselves in the automatic promotion spots, currently sitting in second place. They are just one point ahead of Southampton in third and two clear of Leeds United in fourth.

Town have already made three signings this window to boost their promotion hopes, bringing in Ali Al-Hamadi, Jeremy Sarmiento and Lewis Travis.

The only major departure so far is Freddie Ladapo, who has joined Charlton Athletic on loan for the rest of the season.

Here, we take a look at two transfers Ipswich must prioritise before the January transfer window closes.

Sam Gallagher

According to Alan Nixon, Ipswich have made an offer for Blackburn Rovers striker Sam Gallagher.

Ipswich have reportedly offered a three-year-deal, but have had two bids for Gallagher rejected – both amounting to £1 million and £1.5 million.

Gallagher’s contract is set to expire at the end of the season, but the club do hold the option to trigger an extension in his contract for another year.

Ipswich’s hunt for a striker this window has been well documented, following the season-ending injury to George Hirst and the departure of Ladapo.

Al-Hamadi has been brought in from AFC Wimbledon, but he can not be expected to be firing straight away, as he is jumping up two divisions from League Two.

Gallagher is an experienced striker at Championship level, and at 28, he is in his prime.

The former England U19 international has similar characteristics to George Hirst, as he is really strong in the air, he is keen to press and is willing to run in behind.

So he would be a good direct replacement for Hirst, and his potential arrival would take the pressure off of Al-Hamadi.