Ipswich in loan talks for Atalanta defender Ben Godfrey
Ipswich Town are in talks to sign Atlanta defender Ben Godfrey on loan.
The 26-year-old has played just 22 minutes in Serie A since joining on a free transfer from Everton in the summer and could now return to the Premier League ahead of schedule.
Ipswich boss Kieran McKenna is understood to have held key talks with Godfrey, with sources close to Godfrey saying the Tractor Boys are favorites with other clubs also interested Interested in this.
It is believed that talks will continue over the weekend after Atalanta moved Godfrey on, following a strong start to the season that has seen the club top the league.
Godfrey played a further 71 minutes in four more games in all competitions, including two Champions League appearances with the club that won the Europa League last season.
Meanwhile, Ipswich are 18th in the Premier League but beat Chelsea 2-0 in their last game to close the gap to one point on Wolves, who are looking to avoid relegation. British Championship.
