Godfrey’s arrival makes sense, seeing Ipswich have reverted to a back five in recent games following the 4-0 home defeat against Newcastle United on December 21.

As expected, Atalanta have officially sent Ben Godfrey on loan to Ipswich Town as he tries to get more regular playing time.The defender had undergone a medical over the last 24 hours and the

We asked for your views on Ben Godfrey, who has joined Ipswich on loan until the end of the season. Former Town defender Mick Mills said earlier [11:28] that he did not think the signing "rectified" the problems Kieran McKenna's side faced.

Serie A side Atalanta look keen on selling Ben Godfrey and interest has now emerged from Premier League side Ipswich Town. Godfrey has spent only about six months at Atalanta, where he has struggled to settle in and has played only once in the Serie A. Question marks have been raised about his suitability to Gian Piero Gasperini’s system.

Defender Ben Godfrey has struggled since moving on a free transfer to Atalanta from Everton and could be set to return to the Premier League.

Ben Godfrey moves to Ipswich on loan deal from Atalanta | Ben Godfrey and Kieran McKenna react ► Subscribe to Sky Sports News: ► Watch Sky Sports: Ipswich confirm the signing of Atalanta defender Ben Godfrey on a loan deal until the end of the season.