Jens Cajuste is set to travel to back to England to undergo a medical at Town having agreed to return to the Blues for a second season on loan, according to a report in Italy.

The Sweden international’s future has been something of a saga throughout pre-season with the Blues having maintained a dialogue throughout but with other clubs, most notably Besiktas, Burnley and Saudi Arabian club Neom, showing strong interest and making offers to his club Napoli.

According to Italian journalist Sacha Tavolieri, a deal is now done which will see Cajuste back in a Town shirt in 2025/26.

A loan fee of €1 million is said to due plus a further €6.5 million should the Blues win promotion to the Premier League in the campaign ahead, figures lower than previous Italian reports. A three-year deal from next summer has provisionally been agreed.

Cajuste is travelling to England tonight and will undergo a medical tomorrow.

The 25-year-old enjoyed a successful spell with the Blues in 2024/25 and the club made no secret that they would like him back again for the campaign ahead, although while admitting it would be a difficult deal to do.

Town appear to have turned their main focus back to Cajuste after Hayden Hackney's decision not to join the club over the weekend, a fee having been agreed with Middlesbrough and the player having been at Town on Thursday.

On Saturday, manager Kieran McKenna wouldn’t comment on Town’s interest in bringing Cajuste back to Portman Road.

“Another player with another football club, so nothing to say or announce really,” he said.

However, he admitted the Sweden international is a player he’d love to have back at Portman Road.

“I’ve said that lots of times,” he added. “No news or updates there, we really, really like Jens.”

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Northstandveteran added 19:11 - Aug 4 We had two premier league players last season. We sold one about to sign the 2nd. Fantastic news.
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Gforce added 19:12 - Aug 4 Great news if it actually finally goes through. Hopefully fingers crossed a double signing tomorrow,along with Akpom.
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Positive_Vibes added 19:15 - Aug 4 This is Fabulous! With Chuba Akpom as well we’re making great progress. Does anyone know the latest on Wes Burns? Is he likely to be back from injury any time soon?
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IpswichToon added 19:15 - Aug 4 The article isn't particularly clear that the additional £6.5m is a mandatory buy clause if promoted, not just an additional fee upon promotion. I had to verify that elsewhere!
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blues1 added 19:21 - Aug 4 Jas0999. While another would be nice, wedont actually need another cm. He will make it 4, which is plenty with only 2 places in the team. Of course that depends on the clubs intentions with Humphries.
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oioihardy added 19:24 - Aug 4 Cooking oil is in full force tonight
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victorysquad added 19:29 - Aug 4 Great great news, quality player, brings so much to the squad, welcome home Jens.
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SuperTabby added 19:51 - Aug 4 I absolutely loved watching this man play last year and this is such a good deal. €1M loan fee and only €6.5m if we get promoted, that’s an absolute steal!
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darkhorse28 added 19:51 - Aug 4 He’s a level above EFL, quality player, guess the medical staff should know the fitness situation, having to manage long term knee issues is never good, but I’m sure they’ll be thorough. Still need another in the CDM mould, but he’s such a good player, could make all the difference at this level.
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poet added 19:56 - Aug 4 This is much better news, in my opinion he’s a class act. Things are looking up.
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Motown added 19:57 - Aug 4 That's a real vote of confidence in the club and our chances in the PL if we do go back up. Welcome home Jens!
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warktheline added 20:00 - Aug 4 Far from desperate! Getting both through the door would be outstanding work from all concerned!
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bigolconnor added 20:05 - Aug 4 Awesome signing
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flykickingbybgunn added 20:09 - Aug 4 Wonderful news.
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flykickingbybgunn added 20:10 - Aug 4 Wonderful news
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BlueMoolay added 20:10 - Aug 4 Such great news. Get in.
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IpswichT62OldBoy added 20:29 - Aug 4 I am quite looking forward to Friday.
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blues1 added 20:33 - Aug 4 Ipswichtoon . It's perfectly clear. States that a 3 year deal has been provisionally agreed for next summer.
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cressi added 20:33 - Aug 4 No moans from me and I love a moan. I voted our player of the season . A class act another class midfielder required and we will be getting there. But I believe 3 or 4 to go and the same still to come in .
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GoingUp added 20:38 - Aug 4 Going up COYB!!!
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Steve_ITFC_Sweden added 20:48 - Aug 4 There have been so many twists and turns that I won't believe it until he is 100% ours. But it's fantastic news that we are so close. Could surely go straight in against Brum as he knows the system.
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Broadbent23 added 21:12 - Aug 4 A Swede back in Sugar Beet country. Hooray!
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dirtydingusmagee added 21:16 - Aug 4 Fingers and toes crossed .
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BurleyJefferson added 21:18 - Aug 4 Add Downes ,assuming he is not going back to Swansea, and you have real strength in depth.
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JewellintheTown added 21:59 - Aug 4 Hackney may well be hacked off by the end of the season & rue his missed chance to come to us. No hard feelings, but would still be nice if he changed his mind if his PL dream move doesn't materialise. Would be a great player, but happy to see Jens come back too. Could have been a great partnership. Maybe January?
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