KIERAN McKENNA and his Ipswich scouts have compiled a secret dossier outlining the qualities needed in SIX summer signings.
Boss McKenna has sent out a full description of the players needed to fire up the promoted Tractor Boys as they return to the big time.
The remarkable document has gone out to agents and other scouts — and I have a copy, too.
Town are looking for players who understand English or who have worked with an English-speaking coach.
Northern Irishman McKenna is known for his detailed instructions and wants a team who can take in his information.
Excerpts from the target list read:
“Centre-half. Good size. Intelligent, good reading of the game. Composed and technically good. Athletic (good acceleration, agility). Aerial challenges.
“Left-back. Physically good (acceleration, agility, top speed and speed endurance). Able to run with the ball at good speed. Plays forward passes. Good delivery into the penalty area, including set-pieces. Defend 1 v 1 and back post.
“Right-wing. Physically excellent. Technically very good (first touch, passing in tight areas, running with the ball and 1 v 1). Contribute with goals and assists.
“Centre-midfield. Physically strong and a good size. Ability to get from box to box. Athletic. Composed and technically good (able to receive, pass and shoot).
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“A ‘ten’. Physically good. Technically above the level. Forward runs. Contribute with goals and assists. Capable of pressing with intensity.
Centre-forward. Physically good. Ability to link play. Offer a threat in behind. Capable of pressing with intensity.”
There is no mention of a keeper but insiders reveal Ipswich want Brighton’s Carl Rushworth.
However, the Tractor Boys are also interested in Luton Town’s Thomas Kaminski.
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