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Dan Neil helped Sunderland win last season's Championship play-off final against Sheffield United Championship promotion-chasers Ipswich Town have signed midfielder Dan Neil from Sunderland on loan until the end of the season, when he will leave the Black Cats. Neil, 24, helped the Wearsiders win promotion to the Premier League via the play-offs last season, making 47 league appearances and scoring twice. He has not been able to hold down a regular place in the top flight this term, playing only three games as a substitute, and he will leave Sunderland this summer when his contract expires. South Shields-born Neil made a total of 201 appearances for the Black Cats since making his debut in September 2020, and scored 12 goals. "I've been at Sunderland for a very long time and it was an unbelievable chapter in my life and career but I'm ready for the next chapter now, " Neil told the Ipswich club website. , external "After a lot of thought, it was clear Ipswich would be the perfect fit for that. "The way the manager wants to play football and the way I like to play is the same, basically. " Sunderland sporting director Kristjaan Speakman added that Neil had left a legacy at the club where he started his career. "He always stood up during difficult times and embraced the challenge, pushed to be an important player, and then used his influence positively to drive standards on and off the field, which culminated in him captaining his boyhood club back to the Premier League, " said Speakman. , external Ipswich are third in the table following Saturday's defeat at Sheffield United, having won their previous four games, as they look for an immediate return to the top flight following last season's relegation. Neil is Town's second signing of the transfer window following last week's arrival of former Bristol City winger Anis Mehmeti. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page Brilliant Brook hits 136 off 66 balls as England pile up 357-3 Watch Guardiola Champions League news conference plus transfer updates Barca president unhappy at teen's 'unpleasant' PSG move Comedy thriller starring James Corden and Mathew Baynton A faceless hacker threatens to expose Finland's deepest secrets Chi is once again forced to contend with life and death Greg Foot investigates testosterone replacement therapy Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week? Why did Alcaraz, Sinner & Sabalenka have to remove fitness trackers? Six English clubs and old foes - all to play for on Champions League final day Can unfancied Scots be Six Nations contenders? F1 testing begins - but why all the secrecy? Cal-fouri, a lesser-spotted law & Russell v the Shed - Prem talking points 'Another unbelievable result' - but what's different about Man Utd now? 'Intoxicating title fight impossible to call as Hearts refuse to buckle' Grudge match or homecoming - what next for Pimblett? Why can't Newcastle win without Guimaraes? 'Joyless and toxic' - will Spurs put Frank out of his misery? 'Liverpool's struggles can no longer be hidden by long unbeaten run' Is Sinner-Alcaraz in danger of making majors boring? England fans' World Cup arrest record shows Infantino joke inaccurate Why Norrie exit underlines how Britain is punching below weight Eat & Yap - Arsenal striker Smith answers quickfire questions Video Eat & Yap - Arsenal striker Smith answers quickfire questions The day I discovered the Everton contract Revie never signed Copyright © 2026 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.