Hull City’s Jacob Greaves is one step closer to a move to Ipswich Town as he has been given permission to undergo a medical ahead of the proposed transfer. Talks are also ongoing between the clubs regarding Jaden Philogene’s potential move. Last week, Ipswich made a joint offer of around £35 million plus add-ons for both Greaves and Philogene, according to The Athletic. While a double deal is expected, it has not been finalized yet. Crystal Palace is also showing strong interest in Philogene.
Greaves, who has been with Hull since 2008, is seen as a key player in their pursuit of promotion to the Premier League. The 23-year-old centre-back has been a regular in Hull’s defense over the past four seasons, making 177 first-team appearances for the club. In fact, Greaves was named in the Championship Team of the Season for 2023-24 and was voted Hull City’s Player of the Year for the same campaign. Unsurprisingly, multiple clubs are monitoring his future.
On the other hand, Philogene made quite an impression last season with 12 goals and six assists in 33 appearances across all competitions. He began his career at Aston Villa’s academy before joining Hull in September 2025 in a £5 million deal. The agreement included a buy-back option for Villa if Hull were to be promoted. Philogene also showcased his talent at the international level, earning four caps and scoring three goals for England’s Under-21s during the 2025 European Championship qualifiers.
Ipswich Town, who have already secured the permanent signing of Omari Hutchinson from Chelsea and brought in defender Ben Johnson from West Ham United, are preparing for their return to the Premier League after a 22-year absence. They achieved consecutive promotions from League One and the Championship to secure their spot in the top flight. Meanwhile, Hull finished seventh in the Championship this season, narrowly missing out on a promotion play-off place.
Overall, the potential transfers of Greaves and Philogene highlight the ambition of both Hull and Ipswich. Both players have been instrumental in their respective clubs’ success and are attracting significant attention from other clubs. Ipswich’s return to the Premier League after more than two decades adds another layer of excitement to these potential moves. As negotiations continue, fans eagerly await the final outcome and the impact these players will have on their new teams.