Ipswich Town have made an offer to Toulouse FC for striker Emersonn, rivalling Hull City’s improved £22.3 million bid for the Brazilian forward. The development sets up a transfer battle between two newly promoted Premier League sides, with the Suffolk club entering the race after the Yorkshire outfit saw an earlier approach rejected.
Sky Sports reports that Hull City, preparing for their return to the top flight via the Championship play-offs, submitted the £22.3m package after Toulouse dismissed their initial proposal. Ipswich Town, who also secured promotion, have now tabled a rival bid, though the precise figure remains undisclosed.
Immediate impact in France
Emersonn arrived in Ligue 1 only last summer, completing a transfer from Turkish side Göztepe S.K. The 21-year-old adapted quickly, scoring seven goals and providing three assists in 31 appearances across all competitions during the 2025-26 season. However, his debut campaign also revealed a combative streak; he collected six yellow cards and one red in 34 matches, resulting in two suspensions.
The Cachoeiro de Itapemirim native, who developed through the ranks at Athletico Paranaense, remains under contract with Toulouse until June 2029. He has previously represented Brazil at Under-16 level but is yet to earn a senior call-up from national team coach Carlo Ancelotti.
Competition for signatures
Both clubs are prioritising attacking reinforcements ahead of the demanding Premier League season. While Hull concentrate their efforts on securing Emersonn, Ipswich are maintaining alternatives. The Tractor Boys have also registered interest in Lille OSC centre-forward Alexsandro, suggesting they are surveying multiple targets from the French top division.
Toulouse now face a significant decision over whether to cash in on a player they have nurtured for just one season. Losing Emersonn would represent a sporting blow, yet the financial package from England could prove difficult to resist. With the striker tied to a long-term deal and two Premier League clubs vying for his services, the French side hold a strong negotiating position as they weigh Hull’s improved £22.3m proposal against Ipswich’s competing offer.
The coming days will determine whether the Brazilian completes a rapid twelve-month ascent from Turkey to France and potentially to English football.