Ipswich agree fee for Paraguay forward Enciso

What the report says

Ipswich Town have reached an agreement to sign Paraguay forward Julio Enciso from Strasbourg, according to BBC Sport Football. The 22-year-old is expected to join as manager Gary O'Neil continues to reshape the squad after taking charge at Portman Road this summer. Enciso previously worked under O'Neil during a loan spell with Ipswich from Brighton in 2025, and the club is now moving to bring him back on a permanent basis.

BBC Sport reports that Enciso was well regarded at Strasbourg last season and that the French club, which is linked to Chelsea through the BlueCo ownership group, believed he could develop into a player capable of earning a future move to Stamford Bridge. The fee has not been disclosed, but those involved reportedly expect it to use a significant share of Ipswich's remaining transfer budget and to leave Strasbourg with a sizeable profit on the amount they paid for him last summer.

The move would add to a busy summer for Ipswich, who have already brought in 10 major signings, including Daizen Maeda, Abdul Fatawu and club-record arrival Emersonn. After winning promotion from the Championship, Ipswich begin their Premier League season at home to Sunderland on 22 August. The transfer underscores the club's determination to strengthen quickly before returning to top-flight football.