Ipswich Town target Armand Laurienté as Sassuolo set €30m price

Ipswich Town have made an approach for Sassuolo winger Armand Laurienté as Gary O'Neil continues his search for attacking reinforcements ahead of the new Premier League season.

According to Sportitalia transfer expert Gianluigi Longari, the newly promoted Premier League side have enquired about the 27-year-old, who has also attracted interest from several Turkish clubs this summer.

However, Sassuolo are expected to demand around €30 million before considering a sale.

The report states Ipswich have made contact to explore the conditions of a possible move for Laurienté.

The versatile French attacker is capable of playing on either wing and can also operate as a false nine, making him an attractive option as O'Neil looks to add greater depth and flexibility to his forward line.

No formal offer has yet been submitted, with discussions currently at an exploratory stage.

Laurienté has been heavily linked with a move away from Sassuolo throughout the summer.

Besiktas were previously reported to be close to signing the winger, while fellow Turkish clubs Fenerbahce and Trabzonspor have also monitored his situation.

Despite the growing interest, no club has yet managed to reach an agreement with Sassuolo.

Sassuolo are understood to value Laurienté at around €30 million after the winger recently signed a new contract with the Serie A club.

The Italian side originally signed him from FC Lorient in 2022 for an initial fee of €10.1 million plus bonuses, with the agreement including a clause that entitles the French club to 20 per cent of any future profit from his sale.

Laurienté has gone on to score 38 goals and provide 27 assists in 141 appearances for Sassuolo, establishing himself as one of the club's most influential attacking players.

Ipswich are expected to decide whether to follow up their initial enquiry with a formal offer. Sassuolo remain under no immediate pressure to sell after tying Laurienté to a new contract, meaning any transfer is likely to depend on whether interested clubs meet their €30 million valuation.