Ipswich attempt to hijack Valencia move for Como striker | OneFootball

Ipswich Town have sent an offer for Como striker Iván Azón, trying to hijack Valencia’s move, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Championship side Ipswich Town have entered the race to sign Como striker Azon on loan, according to Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.

Ipswich send offer to sign Como striker Azon

COMO, ITALY – JULY 23: Ivan Azon of Como celebrates during the Como Cup played between Como and Al-Ahli at Giuseppe Sinigaglia Stadium on July 23, 2025 in Como, Italy. (Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images)

Como were close to reaching an agreement with Valencia over the striker’s loan move, but Ipswich have now offered to sign the striker on loan with an obligation to buy to be activated in case of Premier League promotion in 2025-26.

According to the report, Valencia have offered to sign the player on a dry loan deal for the 2025-26 campaign.

Ipswich, on the other hand, have also offered an option to buy in case they don’t return to the Premier League this season, plus a heavy loan fee.

Azon didn’t get playing time at Como

COMO, ITALY – MAY 10: Como 1907 coach Cesc Fabregas looks on before the Serie A match between Como 1907 and Cagliari Calcio at Stadio G. Sinigaglia on May 10, 2025 in Como, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Azon, 22, joined Como in a €2m deal from Real Zaragoza in the 2025 winter transfer window.

The Spaniard didn’t get any playing time under Cesc Fabregas in the second part of the 2024-25 campaign as he was available for just six games, which he spent on the bench as an unused substitute.

The 22-year-old, however, has scored three goals in the 2025-26 pre-season with Como.

Ipswich have also shown interest in Napoli midfielder Jens Cajuste, with talks between the two clubs ongoing.