Sarmiento, 21, joins an Ipswich side that sit second in the Championship on 55 points.

He told the club website:

"I'm very excited to be joining Ipswich."

Sarmiento is the first signing of the January transfer window for the Tractor Boys and will look to bolster their attack, after a five-match winless run.

"Ipswich were always there, after interest in the summer which didn't quite work out, but I'm here now and I'm ready to do my best," Sarmiento added.

"It's happened quickly and smoothly and I've enjoyed my conversations with the manager, which made it clear this is where I should play, so I'm excited to try and show him what I can do and earn minutes in a team which plays a style I think will suit me.

"I am a direct player and like to get the fans on their feet with a bit of flair, which is a big side to my game, and I can't wait to get started."