Amidst talks about Bournemouth’s departure, Kieffer Moore has to select Ipswich Town over Sunderland: Look at

HIGHLIGHTS

•  Ipswich Town and Sunderland are both interested in signing Bournemouth striker Kieffer Moore, who wants more playing time.
•  Ipswich Town has had a loan offer for Moore rejected by Bournemouth, but they could offer him a competitive wage package and a shot at Premier League football.
•  While Sunderland also needs a forward, it may not be the right move for Moore as they are still adjusting to a new style of play and their recruitment model focuses on younger players.

Ipswich Town and Sunderland are battling it out for Bournemouth striker Kieffer Moore, who looks set to depart the Vitality Stadium.

The 31-year-old striker, who signed for the Cherries in January 2022, has featured just seven times in the 2023/24 campaign, scoring once.

Due to his limited playing time, a move away appears likely, and the huge number nine is apparently being watched by several Championship clubs.

Kieffer Moore needs to go to Ipswich Town

The Tractor Boys have reportedly had a loan deal for Moore rejected by the Premier League team, according to The Athletic.

Moore is regarded by the Cherries as a key player, and they are aware of his ambition to play football with the first squad.

Town isn’t the only team interested in their former forward. With the Black Cats severely lacking in strikers, Michael Beale’s Sunderland is also trying to come to an arrangement. For the balance of the season, Moore should, nevertheless, be trying to play his game somewhere very evident.

With 47 goals in 155 Championship appearances, the Welshman knows where the back of the net is. He’s mobile, physical, and similar to the likes of Freddie Ladapo and Kayden Jackson; exactly the type of striker Kieran McKenna likes to operate with.

Statistically, Ipswich are among the best in the league when it comes to attacking output. As per FotMob, Town have the fifth-highest expected goals and have created 54 big chances.

Crucially, McKenna’s side average 4.8 crosses per 90 minutes, the third highest in the Championship, which Moore could thrive off of.

Kieffer Moore could make permanent Ipswich Town transfer

Another aspect to consider is Ipswich’s ability to offer Moore a route out of Bournemouth.

It’s no secret that Town have financial backing. The Tractor Boys would be more than capable of providing the 31-year-old with a competitive wage package, and potentially a shot at Premier League football once again.

Despite a slight drop-off in form, McKenna’s men are still well-placed heading into the second half of the Championship campaign. Even with Southampton breathing down their necks, there’s every chance the Suffolk club could be plying their trade in the top flight next season.

Sunderland not the right move for Kieffer Moore

Sunderland also need a forward, there’s no denying that fact.

However, with Beale still implementing a new style of play and the Black Cats battling a host of teams for a top six spot, this could be a risky move for the Welshman.

Furthermore, given Sunderland’s recruitment model, the prospect of a permanent switch in the summer seems unlikely. The Wearsiders look to sign younger talents, who can develop, as opposed to players in their 30s who will leave the club with little to no resale value.

All roads point to Portman Road, but whether the Bournemouth striker will end up in Suffolk remains to be seen.

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