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West Brom set to re-sign Townsend from Ipswich

5 sourcesUpdated Jul 24, 2026

West Bromwich Albion are close to re-signing Conor Townsend on a free transfer, returning to the Hawthorns after a season with Ipswich Town in which he made 10 appearances mainly due to injuries. The 33-year-old left-back last played competitively in April 2025 for Ipswich before suffering an ACL injury that sidelined him for the 2025-26 campaign. Townsend is undergoing a medical with a view to signing a one-year deal back at West Brom, where he previously spent six seasons and made over 200 appearances. His return comes as Albion look to bolster wide areas following departures, while they continue to work on other transfer deals. The move aligns with Townsend’s earlier West Brom tenure, during which he was a longstanding squad member and captain, and it coincides with the club’s broader strategy to reinforce the squad ahead of life back in the Championship.

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