Who's on O'Neil's target list and are they within budget?

[BBC] [Getty Images] We asked you to send in your Ipswich questions for BBC Radio Suffolk reporter Graeme McLoughlin. In the first part of a special Q&A, he focuses on Gary O'Neil's transfer business for the summer. Xavier asked: How many new signings do you think Gary O'Neil will make? And what leagues do you think he will look at? Graeme: I think the club is set for a very busy few weeks. There's likely to be a few new faces at the first training camp in Spain towards the end of July, and I'd expect upwards of half a dozen by the time Town head for Germany in mid-August. Gary O'Neil and the recruitment department will have a list of talent from all the top leagues in Europe, and it's no surprise given he's spent the last six months in France, that the new manager has been linked with moves for a couple of players currently stationed in Ligue 1. In an ideal world, most of the new recruits will have plenty of Premier League experience as it's something Town were lacking two years ago. Explore all Ipswich content on BBC Sounds Graeme: So far this summer, goalkeeper Nick Pope and forward Callum Wilson have been the names continually linked with a move to Ipswich, and I think both would be astute acquisitions. Between them, there is a wealth of Premier League experience in key positions, and I'd argue that both would be far less of a gamble than Kalvin Phillips was in August 2024. It's being reported that Town are among the clubs interested in Toulouse striker Emersonn, who enjoyed an impressive debut campaign in Ligue 1, and I wonder if Julio Enciso would fancy a return to Ipswich after his latest exploits with the Paraguay national team. The 22-year-old worked with Gary O'Neil at Strasbourg last season, and I certainly wouldn't be against him returning. However, the more he shines at the World Cup, the more he's likely to cost! I'm not sure many people will disagree when I say that the new manager needs additional cover in most positions on the field. He could do with at least four of his summer arrivals being ready to come straight into his starting XI. It is glaringly obvious that a proven goalscorer is required. The current squad has 14 Premier League goals between them, with captain Dara O'Shea and George Hirst joint top of that particular chart with three each. Keep across this page on Thursday for parts two and three of Graeme's Q&A, which will look at subjects like squad weaknesses, the use of homegrown talent and survival chances.