Kieran McKenna feels Ipswich Town still ended the summer transfer window with a strong midfield, despite missing out on Middlesbrough star Hayden Hackney this summer.

It was well-publicised at the time that the Tractor Boys had used the financial might that Premier League Parachute Payments provides to table an offer worth £20 million for the Boro star this summer. However, after travelling to Suffolk to discuss a move, Hackney made the decision to reject the opportunity and stay at Boro.

It was a blow for Ipswich as they looked to rebuild their squad after a summer clearout following relegation from the Premier League. But they subsequently added to their midfield by re-signing Jens Cajuste on loan from Napoli, snatching Chile international Marcelino Nunez for £7.5m from rivals No

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