Ipswich Town have reportedly joined Lazio and Porto in the race to sign Fluminense forward John Kennedy, with the Brazilian attacker attracting growing interest from clubs across Europe this summer.
The 24-year-old has emerged as a potential target for several European sides after impressing in Brazil. His performances for Fluminense have continued to attract attention, and the growing competition for his signature could make his future one of the more interesting transfer stories to follow.
Lazio are believed to have identified Kennedy as one of their preferred attacking targets as they look to strengthen their squad. The Italian club are reportedly working on a deal for the Brazilian, although there is still a gap between their valuation and Fluminense’s demands.
According to reports, Lazio have been considering an offer in the region of €8 million, while Fluminense are understood to value the player closer to €12 million. Negotiations could therefore continue as the clubs attempt to reach an agreement.
However, Lazio may now face competition from Ipswich Town, who are reportedly keeping a close eye on the situation. The Tractor Boys are looking to strengthen their squad and could see Kennedy as an option capable of adding more quality and competition to their attacking ranks.
For Ipswich, the possibility of bringing Kennedy to Portman Road could represent an exciting opportunity. The Brazilian forward has experience at a high level in South America and could offer versatility and attacking threat. His ability to operate in the final third could make him an attractive option for Ipswich as they continue to build a competitive squad.
Porto have also reportedly entered the race, adding another major European club to the list of potential destinations for the Fluminense star. Their involvement could make negotiations more complicated for both Ipswich and Lazio.
The biggest question, however, could be whether Ipswich can convince Kennedy that a move to England is the right next step in his career. Lazio’s interest may provide strong competition, while Porto also have a reputation for developing South American talent.
At this stage, Lazio could still be considered among the favourites to sign Kennedy, but the arrival of Ipswich and Porto in the race means the transfer battle is far from over.
If Ipswich are serious about signing the Brazilian, they may need to act quickly and present an offer that satisfies Fluminense while also convincing Kennedy to choose the Premier League over Italy or Portugal.
