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Carlton Palmer has claimed that he would have kept Conor Townsend at West Brom following his move to Ipswich Town.

Townsend has officially signed for the Tractor Boys ahead of their return to the Premier League.

According to TWTD, the fee agreed between the two clubs is worth £750,000.

The 31-year-old was with the Baggies since 2018, arriving from Scunthorpe United, and had been a regular presence in the side for most of that time.

He made 42 appearances in the regular Championship term last season, helping Albion finish fifth in the table (all stats from Fbref). He then featured twice in the play-offs.

Palmer believes that Townsend still had enough to offer to West Brom to justify keeping him instead of cashing in on Ipswich’s interest.

However, he feels that £750,000 for a 31-year-old could prove to be smart business if that can be reinvested back into improving Carlos Corberan’s side.

“Ipswich Town continue their spending spree on their return to the Premier League, and have signed Conor Townsend from West Bromwich Albion for a fee reported to be £750,000,” Palmer told Football League World.

“Kieran McKenna has been splashing the cash since their return to the Premier League.

“He’s been thought to be brought in as cover for Leif Davis, who ended the season as the Championship top assister, with 18.

“It’s an interesting one this one because, if you look at Conor’s record at West Brom in the previous two campaigns [prior to 2023/24], in 2021-22, Conor played 43 games in the Championship. The 2022-23 season, he played 46 games.