The EADT and Ipswich Star have revealed that Ipswich Town has reached an agreement for the transfer of Republic of Ireland international O’Shea for an initial fee of ÂŁ12 million, with the potential to increase to ÂŁ15 million through additional clauses. O’Shea, who has earned 26 caps for his national team, has committed to a five-year contract at Portman Road.
At 25 years old, O’Shea has accumulated nearly 100 appearances for West Bromwich Albion before transferring to Burnley for ÂŁ7 million last season, following their promotion to the Premier League. His arrival at Ipswich follows that of winger Jack Clarke, who completed his ÂŁ15 million transfer from Sunderland just last night.
O’Shea becomes Ipswich Town’s 11th signing of the summer transfer window. The list of new arrivals includes Omari Hutchinson from Chelsea for ÂŁ18 million, Ben Johnson from West Ham on a free transfer, Jacob Greaves from Hull City for ÂŁ15 million, Liam Delap from Manchester City for ÂŁ15 million, Arijanet Muric from Burnley for ÂŁ8 million, Conor Townsend from West Brom for ÂŁ500,000, Sammie Szmodics from Blackburn Rovers for ÂŁ9 million, Kalvin Phillips from Manchester City on loan, Jens Cajuste from Napoli on loan, and Jack Clarke from Sunderland for ÂŁ15 million.
With O’Shea’s transfer, Ipswich Town’s total expenditure this summer, excluding loan fees, add-ons, and potential future buy clauses, now stands at ÂŁ92.5 million. Additionally, reports from yesterday indicate that Ipswich is unlikely to secure a loan deal for Chelsea striker Armando Broja due to complications with his medical assessment.
