Ipswich Town midfielder Idris El Mizouni close to agreeing on a deal with Oxford United

Oxford United are keen to bring in Ipswich Town midfielder Idris El Mizouni after earning promotion to the Championship last season. The 23-year-old midfielder spent the last season on loan at Leyton Orient for the second time after helping them in their promotion in the 2022/23 season.

El Mizouni came up through the ranks at Portman Road but made only a handful of appearances for the Tractor Boys since his making his debut in 2019, with five separate loan deals in the last few seasons. His contract with Ipswich expires in the summer and they are willing to sanction his departure this summer.

The Tunisian international has also been monitored by Derby County and Barnsley but Oxford are leading the chase for the outcasted Ipswich Town midfielder.

Derby County are in the market for an experienced midfielder and the forgotten Ipswich star could be a valuable addition to the squad. El Mizouni has tasted some Championship action but spent of his professional career away on loans.