Sunderland Secures Loan Deal for Chelsea Striker Marc Guiu

Chelsea striker Marc Guiu, a 19-year-old Spanish forward signed last year from Barcelona, is attracting significant interest from multiple clubs, including Ipswich Town, Sunderland, and another unnamed club. Sunderland, freshly promoted to the Premier League and backed by a substantial transfer budget, are leading the race with advanced talks for a season-long loan, aiming to bolster their attacking options after losing key players. Ipswich Town also remain keen but face challenges convincing Guiu to join, as he hesitates to drop a level, and Chelsea insist on a straight loan without a buy-back clause or salary sharing. Guiu scored six goals primarily in the UEFA Europa Conference League last season but had limited Premier League exposure, and Chelsea have since strengthened their frontline with new signings, making his loan likely. Meanwhile, Ipswich Town recently secured former Sunderland midfielder Jenna Dear on a free transfer to enhance their squad ahead of their first season in the second tier. Separately, Ipswich Town are also linked with Como striker Ivan Azon, but reports suggest potential interference from Ipswich in his loan move to Valencia.