Conor Chaplin's potential next club after Ipswich Town exit

Set for a new chapter in his career after his contract at Ipswich Town expires this summer, Conor Chaplin is set to attract plenty of interest.

Moving to Ipswich from Barnsley back in 2021, Chaplin went on to make over 150 appearances for the Tractor Boys and helped them earn back-to-back promotions from League One to the Premier League.

Having left Portman Road on loan in the 2025/26 season, it was little shock to see the news confirmed that forward Chaplin would not be extending his stay at Ipswich.

At 29 years old and as a free agent, Chaplin has a big decision ahead of him for his next club and here are four potential suitors for the Worthing-born goalscorer.

Portsmouth

Coming through the academy at Portsmouth and returning to his boyhood club on loan last season, Pompey have to be in the conversation when it comes to Chaplin's potential next club.

A favourite among the fans at Fratton Park, Chaplin would be welcomed back to Portsmouth with open arms and would be an excellent permanent addition to their attack as they look to challenge for a top-six finish in the Championship next season.

Creating that link-up between midfield and attack as a second striker or No.10, Chaplin's attributes would be welcomed at Fratton Park and other clubs in the second tier of English football.

Derby County

A club that are believed to have already held an interest in Chaplin, Derby County are another side who could go in for the English playmaker this summer.

The Rams find themselves in a stronger place than Pompey based on last season’s performance, as the Midlands outfit just missed out on the Championship play-offs.

Looking to progress to that next level, Derby could do far worse than add Chaplin to their squad, as he can provide the quality and the experience to push the Rams further on in their development and hopes of making a return to the Premier League.

Sheffield United

All Championship sides are working on a tight budget these days and a player of Chaplin's ability will attract interest from up and down the country.

Sheffield United are expected to have a decent amount of turnover in their squad this summer, with a number of veteran attacking players set to move on to pastures new.

Chaplin's ability to operate as a No.10, second striker or attacking midfielder would suit a Blades squad needing creativity without a significant transfer fee to throw into the mix.

Charlton Athletic

If Charlton Athletic are looking to establish themselves in the Championship after finishing in 19th last season, Chaplin would be exactly the sort of player who could thrive behind a striker.

His best football has come in possession-based, attacking systems and Charlton's ambitions under their current manager Nathan Jones could make them an appealing project for Chaplin this summer.