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Sunderland winger Jack Clarke is undergoing a medical on Friday morning (23 August) ahead of a move to Ipswich Town, sources have informed Football Insider.
The Black Cats accepted a bid for their star player after Ipswich met their £20 million asking price.
Both clubs have now reached a full agreement, and personal terms have been finalized with Clarke.
As reported by Football Insider on 22 August, Leeds United and Southampton showed late interest in the 23-year-old, but Ipswich moved quickly to secure the deal.
Clarke was swayed by Kieran McKenna’s plans for his role at Portman Road and prioritized a return to the Premier League.
Jack Clarke is on the verge of completing his move to Ipswich Town as his Sunderland exit nears.
Clarke joined Sunderland in 2022 after leaving Tottenham, where his career had stalled with only four appearances and multiple loan spells.
Since his move to the Stadium of Light, Clarke has made 114 appearances, scoring 28 goals and providing 23 assists.
Although he has been a key part of Sunderland’s promotion push, the team’s struggles last season led him to explore other options.
His impressive performances with Sunderland attracted significant Premier League interest over the past year, with clubs like Crystal Palace and West Ham monitoring his progress.
However, newly-promoted Ipswich convinced him with their ambitious project and the stability under McKenna’s management.
McKenna, who signed a new long-term contract earlier this summer, has received strong backing in the transfer market.
Clarke will join a talented group at Ipswich, including Omari Hutchinson, Jacob Greaves, Liam Delap, Sammie Szmodics, and Arijanet Muric, who have also made permanent moves to Portman Road.