Exclusive: Ipswich’s Harry Clarke Set for Summer Exit as Hibs, Coventry and Bristol City Circle

Hibernian, Coventry and Bristol City have all expressed an interest in trying to sign Ipswich Town defender Harry Clarke, SportsBoom can exclusively reveal.

Former Arsenal graduate Clarke spent the second half of last season on loan at Sheffield United, with the Blades having narrowly missed out on promotion to the Premier League.

And our sources have learnt a trio of clubs have all been working behind the scenes to try and win the race for the 24-year-old right back’s sought-after signature.

Clarke is out of contract next summer and played just a handful of games for Ipswich last season as they got relegated from the Premier League.

The Tractor Boys have signed former Manchester United and Everton right-back Ashley Young in the summer transfer window, so Clarke knows his playing opportunities might be limited.

Clarke is currently injured but he has been part of Ipswich’s pre-season plans so far ahead of the start of the new Championship this weekend, but our sources have learnt a bid to sign him is expected soon.

LOAN SPELLS

Clarke enjoyed a brief loan spell with Hibernian back in 2022 and also had a loan stint with another Scottish club, Ross County, the previous season.

Loan spells with Oldham Athletic and Stoke City were followed by a permanent deal with Ipswich in January 2023.

Clarke played 20 games in League One during the 2022-23 season, helping the club win promotion to the Championship.

The following season Clarke was a key player as the Tractor Boys won promotion to the top-flight. But he only played seven times in the Premier League and left for the Blades to get regular football.