Ipswich Town Pull Off Double Transfer Coup Before New Campaign

Ipswich Town Strengthen Squad With Double Summer Swoop Ahead of New Season

Ipswich Town have continued their ambitious summer recruitment drive by confirming two more additions as preparations for the 2026/27 Premier league and Barclays WSL2 campaigns gather pace. The Tractor Girls are showing no signs of slowing down in the transfer market, with the club adding further quality and depth as they aim to build on last season’s impressive survival.

The latest arrivals come after an encouraging first season back in the second tier, where Ipswich successfully secured their WSL2 status following promotion in the 2024/25 campaign. With expectations rising ahead of the new season, the club has moved quickly to retain familiar faces who made a positive impact during the second half of the previous campaign.

Those two players are winger Ava Baker and defender Kenzie Weir, both of whom return to the club after successful loan spells. Ipswich confirmed Baker’s arrival first before announcing Weir’s permanent signing later in the day through statements on the club’s official website.

Baker, 20, has rejoined the Tractor Girls on a season-long loan from Birmingham City. The exciting winger already knows the club well after spending the second half of last season at Portman Road, where she made nine appearances and scored once.

Her pace, direct running and attacking flair provided Ipswich with another dimension during the closing months of the campaign, helping the side secure enough points to preserve their Barclays WSL2 status. Having already settled into the squad and the club’s playing style, Baker will now be aiming to make an even bigger contribution across a full season.

Ipswich’s second piece of business saw Weir complete a permanent move from Everton. The 22-year-old defender also impressed during a loan spell with the Tractor Girls in the second half of last season, quickly becoming a valuable member of the squad.

Despite making only five appearances, Weir left a lasting impression by scoring two goals from defence while also providing composure and physicality at the back. Her performances convinced Ipswich to secure her services on a permanent basis, giving the club another important building block for the future.

The double announcement continues what has been a remarkably busy summer at Portman Road. Baker and Weir become Ipswich Town’s ninth and tenth signings of the transfer window, highlighting the club’s determination to strengthen every area of the squad before the new campaign begins.

With a blend of returning talent, permanent additions and fresh arrivals already through the door, optimism is growing around the Tractor Girls ahead of the 2026/27 season. Supporters will hope the latest signings can build on their encouraging performances from last term and help Ipswich push further up the Barclays WSL2 table as the club looks to establish itself in the division.