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Scottish Sun
15 hours ago
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- Scottish Sun
Most bonkers transfer saga of the summer finally comes to an end as ex-Arsenal striker Chuba Akpom seals Ipswich move
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) FORMER Arsenal ace Chuba Akpom has moved to Ipswich Town to end one of the biggest transfer sagas of the summer. Akpom, 29, joined the Gunners' esteemed Hale End academy back in 2002 and was promoted to the first team 11 years later. 2 Former Arsenal ace Chuba Akpom has moved to Ipswich after an insane transfer saga 2 Three different teams tried to sign Akpom from Ajax The striker was loaned out to Brentford, Coventry, Nottingham Forest, Hull, Brighton and Sint-Truiden during a five-year stint with the North Londoners that saw him amassing 12 appearances. The ex-England youth international has since undertaken a rather nomadic career that has seen him playing for Middlesbrough but also moving overseas for PAOK, Lille and most recently Ajax. But Akpom will be returning to English football following a bonkers transfer saga. The forward has joined Ipswich on a season-long loan from Ajax. It's believed the club have an obligation to buy Akpom if promoted to the Premier League. Akpom first looked set to move to Birmingham, who initially agreed a loan deal of their own. The Blues then fought off a hijack attempt from the centre-forward's former club Middlesbrough. But Ipswich were ultimately the ones that hijacked the deal and Akpom agreed to move to Portman Road. Birmingham still refused to give up and changed their offer to a permanent transfer at the eleventh hour and so Ajax accepted a £6million fee. The Dutch giants wanted Akpom to go to St Andrew's but he had already passed his Ipswich medical. Premier League stadium contains secret 400-year-old listed building which club turned into world-first fan attraction And the ex-Arsenal ace made it clear to the Amsterdam outfit he wanted to join Kieran McKenna's side. There was even more drama recently as Birmingham hosted Ipswich on Friday in the first game of the Championship season which ended with a 1-1 draw. Tensions boiled over at the end of the game with a 16-man brawl breaking out. Akpom has expressed his delight at the move, saying: 'I was really excited when I heard of the interest and I'm delighted to have joined a club with such big ambitions. 'I watch a lot of football and have always thought Ipswich would suit my style, so this move makes perfect sense. 'I have had lots of good experiences over the last few years, at Ajax and playing in the Champions League with Lille, and I feel like all of these have improved me as a player and helped me be the person I am now. 'I'm here to do as much as I can do to help the team, in the changing room and on the pitch, and I'll bring a winning mentality here.'
The Irish Sun
15 hours ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Most bonkers transfer saga of the summer finally comes to an end as ex-Arsenal striker Chuba Akpom seals Ipswich move
FORMER Arsenal ace Chuba Akpom has moved to Ipswich Town to end one of the biggest transfer sagas of the summer. Akpom, 29, joined the Gunners' esteemed Hale End academy back in 2002 and was promoted to the first team 11 years later. 2 Former Arsenal ace Chuba Akpom has moved to Ipswich after an insane transfer saga 2 Three different teams tried to sign Akpom from Ajax The striker was loaned out to Brentford, Coventry, Nottingham Forest, Hull, Brighton and Sint-Truiden during a five-year stint with the North Londoners that saw him amassing 12 appearances. The ex-England youth international has since undertaken a rather nomadic career that has seen him playing for Middlesbrough but also moving overseas for PAOK, Lille and most recently Ajax. But Akpom will be returning to English football following a bonkers transfer saga. The forward has joined Ipswich on a season-long loan from Ajax. It's believed the club have an obligation to buy Akpom if promoted to the Premier League. Akpom first looked set to move to Birmingham, who initially agreed a loan deal of their own. The Blues then fought off a hijack attempt from the centre-forward's former club Middlesbrough. But Ipswich were ultimately the ones that hijacked the deal and Akpom agreed to move to Portman Road. Birmingham still refused to give up and changed their offer to a permanent transfer at the eleventh hour and so Ajax accepted a £6million fee. The Dutch giants wanted Akpom to go to St Andrew's but he had already passed his Ipswich medical. Premier League stadium contains secret 400-year-old listed building which club turned into world-first fan attraction And the ex-Arsenal ace made it clear to the Amsterdam outfit he wanted to join Kieran McKenna's side. There was even more drama recently as Birmingham hosted Ipswich on Friday in the first game of the Championship season which ended with a 1-1 draw. Tensions boiled over at the end of the game with a 16-man brawl breaking out. Akpom has expressed his delight at the move, saying: 'I was really excited when I heard of the interest and I'm delighted to have joined a club with such big ambitions. 'I watch a lot of football and have always thought Ipswich would suit my style, so this move makes perfect sense. 'I have had lots of good experiences over the last few years, at Ajax and playing in the Champions League with Lille, and I feel like all of these have improved me as a player and helped me be the person I am now. 'I'm here to do as much as I can do to help the team, in the changing room and on the pitch, and I'll bring a winning mentality here.'
The Irish Sun
6 days ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Birmingham vs Ipswich opening day clash set for fireworks after crazy transfer saga that puts Sesko drama to shame
There will be absolute chaos in the oepning day of the Championship season CHAMPIONSHIP CHAOS Birmingham vs Ipswich opening day clash set for fireworks after crazy transfer saga that puts Sesko drama to shame CHUBA AKPOM'S future has sparked major drama just days before Birmingham City and Ipswich Town kick off the new Championship season. The Ajax striker was on the verge of joining Birmingham, with a deal agreed and a medical booked. Advertisement 3 Both Birmingham City and Ipswich have been going head-to-head for the English man Credit: Getty 3 The issue is that Akpom and Ajax want different things Credit: Rex Play Dream Team now! Play The Sun Dream Team ahead of the 2025/26 season Free to play Over £100,000 in total prize money Play in Mini Leagues against your mates Submit a team for Gameweek 1 to enter £5,000 prize draw Play via Dream Team's app or website today! But just as it looked done, Ipswich swooped in with a late move. That twist led to Akpom's Birmingham medical being cancelled, and a new one scheduled with Ipswich who appeared to have stolen the signing at the last second. However, the Blues didn't give up and came back with a better offer hoping to win the tug-of-war. Akpom reportedly prefers Ipswich but his current club Ajax want to to accept the Birmingham deal. Advertisement READ MORE IN FOOTBALL Football tragedy Ex-Prem ace and Mourinho Champions League winning Porto captain dies at 53 In the end, the forward completed a medical with Ipswich and now looks set to join the Tractor Boys. Despite all this - Birmingham STILL haven't thrown in the towel. Reports suggest the Midlanders are leaving the door open for one final twist as they look to land the English forward. And now, in a perfect bit of football theatre, Ipswich travel to Birmingham on Friday night for the opening game of the season- with emotions running high on both sides. Advertisement BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK This drama threatens to overshadow the ongoing saga involving Newcastle United and Manchester United who are both keen to sign Slovenia striker Benjamin Sesko. The 22-year-old was reportedly keen on joining Manchester United earlier in the summer. SunSport's chief reporter Martin Lipton's verdict on Man Utd's draw vs Everton... and it's worrying for Red Devils fans But Newcastle have since shown consistent interest, especially now, with Alexandre Isak likely to leave the club this summer. Advertisement However both Manchester United and Newcastle have so far failed to meet RB Leipzig's £85million valuation of the player.
Scottish Sun
6 days ago
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Birmingham vs Ipswich opening day clash set for fireworks after crazy transfer saga that puts Sesko drama to shame
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) CHUBA AKPOM'S future has sparked major drama just days before Birmingham City and Ipswich Town kick off the new Championship season. The Ajax striker was on the verge of joining Birmingham, with a deal agreed and a medical booked. 3 Both Birmingham City and Ipswich have been going head-to-head for the English man Credit: Getty 3 The issue is that Akpom and Ajax want different things Credit: Rex Play Dream Team now! Play The Sun Dream Team ahead of the 2025/26 season Free to play Over £100,000 in total prize money Play in Mini Leagues against your mates Submit a team for Gameweek 1 to enter £5,000 prize draw Play via Dream Team's app or website today! But just as it looked done, Ipswich swooped in with a late move. That twist led to Akpom's Birmingham medical being cancelled, and a new one scheduled with Ipswich who appeared to have stolen the signing at the last second. However, the Blues didn't give up and came back with a better offer hoping to win the tug-of-war. Akpom reportedly prefers Ipswich but his current club Ajax want to to accept the Birmingham deal. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL Football tragedy Porto star who captained Mourinho's side vs Celtic in Seville dies aged 53 In the end, the forward completed a medical with Ipswich and now looks set to join the Tractor Boys. Despite all this - Birmingham STILL haven't thrown in the towel. Reports suggest the Midlanders are leaving the door open for one final twist as they look to land the English forward. And now, in a perfect bit of football theatre, Ipswich travel to Birmingham on Friday night for the opening game of the season- with emotions running high on both sides. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK This drama threatens to overshadow the ongoing saga involving Newcastle United and Manchester United who are both keen to sign Slovenia striker Benjamin Sesko. The 22-year-old was reportedly keen on joining Manchester United earlier in the summer. SunSport's chief reporter Martin Lipton's verdict on Man Utd's draw vs Everton... and it's worrying for Red Devils fans But Newcastle have since shown consistent interest, especially now, with Alexandre Isak likely to leave the club this summer. However both Manchester United and Newcastle have so far failed to meet RB Leipzig's £85million valuation of the player.
Scottish Sun
28-06-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Former Arsenal wonderkid ‘banished by Ajax over WHATSAPP and told only to arrive at training ground when pals have left'
Star opened up on an offer from Saudi Arabia Tough to Chu Former Arsenal wonderkid 'banished by Ajax over WHATSAPP and told only to arrive at training ground when pals have left' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) CHUBA AKPOM has been brutally axed from the Ajax first-team over WHATSAPP, according to reports. The former Arsenal star is one of seven players who have allegedly been told to find new clubs this summer. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Chuba Akpom has been axed from the Ajax squad over WHATSAPP Credit: Getty 4 He is one of seven stars informed of the decision Credit: Getty 4 It comes as part of a new direction under John Heitinga, who left Liverpool last month to take up the role Credit: Getty Akpom, 29, is on a list with Carlos Forbs, Borna Sosa, Kristian Hlynsson, Christian Rasmussen, Jay Gorter and Branco van den Boomen. Club bosses want to sell the seven players to raise funds for new arrivals. According to De Telegraaf, Akpom and co will not even be allowed to use the field and gym facilities until AFTER the first team has had lunch. The Dutch giants technical director, Alex Kroes, messaged each of the affected players and told them they would not be welcome at the club after Sunday. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL WISH ROO WERE HERE? Wayne Rooney pictured looking glum on holiday with Coleen & Utd legends Furthermore, their car parking spots have been taken away and there is now only one physiotherapist available between them. Sun Sport has contacted Ajax for comment. It comes as part of a brutal cull by new boss John Heitinga. The 41-year-old left his role as Liverpool assistant last month to take up the job. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK He made more than 200 appearances for the Eredivisie outfit as a player before spells as the reserve team boss and interim head coach. Arsenal academy graduate Akpom joined Ajax from Middlesbrough in 2023 for £10.5m. Christian Norgaard to Arsenal LATEST | Transfers Exposed After struggling for minutes at Ajax this season he joined Ligue 1 side Lille on loan in the winter transfer window. He recently opened up on how he laid awake for days after receiving an offer from Saudi Arabia when he was with the Championship outfit. Akpom told LavieCutz on TikTok: "Before I signed for Ajax, I received an offer from Saudi Arabia. "I barely slept for five nights. When you hear that there is interest in you, it is different than when you actually see it on paper. "Then all kinds of things happen in your body. Everything starts to itch. I lay awake for days. My girlfriend and I were lying in bed thinking about everything. "You're about to get a certain amount of money, but you don't have it yet, but in your head, you're already spending it. "My girlfriend and I were in Disneyland and thinking about everything we could get…" 4 TRANSFER NEWS LIVE - KEEP UP WITH ALL THE LATEST FROM A BUSY SUMMER WINDOW
