Overview

• Ipswich Town confirmed on August 10 that they have signed Ajax striker Chuba Akpom on a season-long loan with a compulsory £7 million buy option tied to promotion.
• The 29-year-old chose Ipswich after rival bids from Birmingham City, Middlesbrough and Olympiakos failed to match the club’s wage offer and project vision.
• Akpom praised Ipswich’s playing style and ambition as decisive factors in his move and is set to compete for a starting role under manager Kieran McKenna.
• Ajax technical director Alex Kroes welcomed the deal as an opportunity for the striker to play regularly and noted the club’s intent to reduce its wage bill.
• Akpom could make his debut in Ipswich’s Carabao Cup match at Bromley on Tuesday, bolstering their attack with a proven Championship goalscorer.