Ipswich Q&A: What is the summer priority?

Throughout Thursday, BBC Radio Suffolk Graeme McLoughlin will be answering your questions in a special Ipswich Town Q&A.

In part two, he dives into Summer plans, recruitment and how not to do a 'Luton'.

Alex asked: What should Ipswich's priority be going into the summer?

Graeme: I'm fairly certain there will be incomings and outgoings in all positions, but it's probably the midfield area that requires looking at most. Town have good numbers in defence and in the final third, but in the middle of the park they'll lose loanees Kalvin Phillips and Jens Cajuste when the season ends, and possibly Massimo Luongo as well if his contract isn't renewed.

If Cajuste is interested in making his move a permanent one then I think the majority of supporters would be delighted with that. I'm confident Sam Morsy can also still play a major role. Kieran McKenna might have a decision to make on Jack Taylor and whether he is ready for more minutes, given more than two thirds of his appearances in Town colours have come as a substitute. If he's not seen as an out and out starter, then surely another body will be sought. Meanwhile, Cameron Humphreys will return from Wycombe off the back of his best season to date in terms or regular game time and influence on a team, but would he be ready to go in the second tier?

Peter asked: For 2025-26 stability of staff is key. How do we keep attracting quality players to improve the group when several are wanting to leave to continue their careers at the highest level of the game?

Graeme: While some players may want to leave this summer to remain at the highest level, I don't see there being a mass exodus at Portman Road. I also don't think Town will have any problems attracting quality players to improve the group this summer or in the years to come. The club has come a long way since the previous relegation (to League One in 2019). We didn't see a way back at that point, but despite this season's setback, Ipswich remains a club that is very much on the up, and one that plenty will want to play for.

Neil asked: How can we ensure that we don't do a Luton, but get promoted back to the Premier League at the end of next season?

Graeme: Win far more football matches than you lose!

In all seriousness Neil, I really can't see Town doing a Luton and going down again, but I also don't think it's a given that they will come straight back up with few problems. There will definitely be more of a target on Town's back, along with a pressure to be one of the frontrunners in the Championship, which is a pressure Kieran McKenna and his players didn't have when they shocked the division not so long ago.

Town need to recruit well again, have far more luck with injuries than they did this season, and also maintain the togetherness that continues to remain evident in the squad.

Nobby asked: When is the new kit released?

Graeme: I have no idea on a kit date but do wonder if Ed Sheeran might play a part here. He's playing three dates at Portman Road in July, and Town have three kits to release. Might he wear a different one for each gig? Again, I'm only speculating!

Check back later for part three of the Q&A