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Transfer Frenzy: Akpom Chooses Ipswich, Nunez Eyes Al-Hilal

8/6/2025

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Chuba Akpom has chosen to join Ipswich Town on loan from Ajax, turning down a tempting £6.1m offer from Birmingham. Meanwhile, Wilfred Ndidi is on the brink of a £7.8m transfer to Besiktas. Liverpool's Darwin Nunez is poised for a stunning £46m move to Al-Hilal, while Newcastle United's €30m bid for Malick Thiaw was turned down by AC Milan.

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Chuba Akpom has chosen to join Ipswich Town on loan from Ajax, turning down a tempting £6.1m offer from Birmingham. Meanwhile, Wilfred Ndidi is on the brink of a £7.8m transfer to Besiktas. Liverpool's Darwin Nunez is poised for a stunning £46m move to Al-Hilal, while Newcastle United's €30m bid for Malick Thiaw was turned down by AC Milan.