Ipswich Q&A: McKenna 'introduced new faces gradually'

In part two of our Q&A, BBC Radio Suffolk's Graeme McLoughlin digs into Ipswich's summer transfer business.

Fans have asked if more signings will be possible in January and whether Kalvin Phillips might be recalled by Manchester City.

I did wonder about there being too much change in the summer if I am honest. It really was a huge turnover of players in terms of arrivals and departures.

However, when you look at Kieran McKenna's starting line-ups, it is clear to see he has introduced the new faces gradually. Only two new signings made their full debut on the opening day against Liverpool, a couple more featured against Manchester City, and last time out against West Ham it was up to seven.

More Premier League experience among the signings would have certainly been welcome and may even arrive in January, but it is likely to come at an even greater cost financially.

And, when I look at Town's best performers this season so far, there was not much – if any - Premier League experience among them just a few months ago.

As for Kalvin Phillips, while McKenna raised a few eyebrows a couple of weeks ago when he said he was not fully sure about the terms of the loan with Manchester City, it has since been cleared up that the England international cannot be recalled this campaign.

He will therefore be with the Tractor Boys for the duration.

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