Championship side Ipswich Town have entered the race to sign Iván Azón from Como 1907, attempting to hijack a proposed move to Valencia, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. The East Anglian club has reportedly submitted a more attractive loan offer in hopes of bolstering their attack for a Premier League promotion push in the 2025-26 season.
🔁 Ipswich Town Send Loan Offer for Iván Azón
Azón, 22, was on the verge of sealing a loan move to Valencia, but Ipswich Town have made a late bid to change the striker’s destination. Romano reports that the Tractor Boys have offered a loan with an obligation to buy should they secure promotion back to the top flight.
Ipswich’s proposal also includes:
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A substantial loan fee
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An option to buy even if promotion isn’t secured
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More competitive financial terms than Valencia’s offer
Meanwhile, Valencia’s bid consists of a dry loan deal with no purchase clause, making Ipswich’s package more attractive to Como and the player.
⚽️ Who Is Iván Azón?
Azón joined Como in January 2025 from Real Zaragoza for a reported €2 million, but has struggled to make an impression under manager Cesc Fabregas. Despite his promising profile, the Spanish striker failed to make a single competitive appearance in the second half of the 2024-25 Serie A campaign.
✅ Age: 22
✅ Nationality: Spanish
✅ Position: Striker
✅ Height: 1.79m
✅ Signed by Como: January 2025 from Real Zaragoza
✅ 2025 Pre-season goals: 3 goals in friendly matches
Despite limited competitive action, Azón has impressed during Como’s 2025 pre-season fixtures, scoring three goals, and now looks set for a move to reboot his career.
🔍 Ipswich Town’s Ambitious Transfer Window
Under the guidance of Kieran McKenna, Ipswich are pushing to return to the Premier League after narrowly missing out last season. Azón isn’t the only target — Ipswich are also in talks with Napoli over a potential loan move for Swedish midfielder Jens Cajuste.
The club’s aggressive approach in the transfer market signals their serious intent, with smart loan-to-buy deals providing both flexibility and long-term planning.
🏁 What’s Next for Azón?
While Valencia appeared to be the front-runner, Ipswich’s latest offer has turned heads. The striker now faces a career-defining decision: return to Spain for a year-long stint at Valencia, or test himself in the Championship with the possibility of becoming a Premier League player by next summer.
With Como yet to finalize the deal, all eyes are now on the player’s choice and whether Ipswich can pull off a last-minute coup.
