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Ipswich Town explore move for Sunderland’s former transfer target Armand Laurienté Ipswich Town have reportedly explored a move for Armand Laurienté after his proposed Sunderland transfer collapsed last summer Ipswich Town have reportedly explored a move for Sassuolo winger Armand Laurienté, whose proposed transfer to Sunderland collapsed last summer. The 27-year-old has continued to impress in Italy after emerging as a serious target for the Black Cats during the previous transfer window. Laurienté enjoyed an outstanding 2024/25 campaign in Serie B, scoring 18 goals in 33 appearances as Sassuolo secured an immediate return to the Italian top flight. He carried that form into last season, recording seven goals and nine assists as the Neroverdi finished 11th in Serie A. His performances have ensured that interest in the French attacker has remained strong. A move to the Premier League appeared to be close last summer after Sunderland made significant progress in negotiations with Sassuolo. The Echo has launched a new WhatsApp SAFC Channel to bring the latest news, analysis and team & injury updates direct to your phone. Simply click this link to join our SAFC WhatsApp channel. Laurienté was flown out to join Sunderland’s pre-season camp and undergo a medical, with the Wearsiders seemingly on the brink of completing the deal. The proposed transfer ultimately collapsed, however, following complications. Sunderland subsequently moved on to alternative attacking targets as they continued reshaping Régis Le Bris’ squad. According to Italian journalist Gianluigi Longari, Ipswich have now shown an interest in Laurienté and have begun exploring the possibility of bringing him to England. It remains to be seen whether that initial interest develops into a formal bid, but Laurienté’s productivity across the last two seasons is likely to make him an attractive option.