Middlesbrough 
Lens 
- 26 August
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CONFIRMED: Chuba Akpom signs for Ajax.
Ajax beats Lens to sign Chuba Akpom. Middlesbrough accepts their €12.3M offer for the striker, ending the rumour of Chuba Akpom moving to Lens.
CONFIRMED: Chuba Akpom signs for Ajax
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Rumour report
(Latest update: )Lens's pursuit of Chuba Akpom reaches new heights. Numerous reports indicating a 87% probability of the striker making the switch to his potential new club. Here is why.
- Lens has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Chuba Akpom (29).
- Lens has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of Chuba Akpom.
- Chuba Akpom is in a favorable situation regarding potential playing time, as there are only a limited number of direct competitors for his position within the current Lens squad. This significantly increases his chances to prove himself and become a key player on the field.
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
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Comparable age to previously attracted players
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Comparable potential to previously attracted players
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Few direct competitors for position (Elye Wahi, Florian Sotoca )
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Missing star player in position on team
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Few better competitors for position (Elye Wahi, Florian Sotoca )
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Comparable value to previously attracted players
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
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Potential star player in position on team (Elye Wahi, Florian Sotoca )
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Some potentially better competitors for position (Elye Wahi, Florian Sotoca )
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Alternatives of Lens
| Skill / pot | Player | Team |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill / pot | Player / Team / Position |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|
|
71.1
74.4
|
Giacomo Raspadori |
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|
€9.8M |
|
71.1
76.2
|
Jamie Leweling |
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|
€23.2M |
|
70.8
72.2
|
Vangelis Pavlidis |
 Benfica
|
€38.6M |
|
70.5
70.5
|
Duván Zapata |
 Torino
|
€2.6M |
|
70.5
75.4
|
Santiago Gimenez |
 Milan
|
€32.8M |
|
69.5
71.2
|
Jens Odgaard |
 Bologna
|
€12.2M |
|
69.5
69.5
|
Raúl Jiménez |
 Fulham
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€5.5M |
|
69.3
79.6
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Emanuel Emegha |
 Strasbourg
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€26.1M |
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| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel Latte Lath | 30-08-2024 | Report | |
| Josh Coburn | 29-08-2024 | Report | |
| Rav van den Berg | 29-08-2024 | Report | |
| Alex Matos | 15-08-2024 | Report | |
| Raphaël Varane | 05-06-2024 | Report | |
| Mikayil Faye | 09-05-2024 | Report | |
| Assan Ouédraogo | 08-10-2023 | Report | |
| Hayden Hackney | 24-09-2023 | Report |
Chuba Akpom
F (C)
Skill: 67.8
Pot: 67.8
Team
Ipswich Town
Ipswich Town
Contracted Until
30 Jun 28
ETV
€6.6M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€5.6M – €7.6M
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Who is Chuba Akpom?
Chuba Akpom (ENG) is a a poacher and currently plays for Ipswich Town. Chuba Akpom is 29 years old (1995/10/09) and he is 183cm tall. His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 29.
Chuba Akpom's current transfer value is between €5.6M and €7.6M. His last transfer was from Ajax to Ipswich Town in 2025. Ipswich Town loaned Chuba Akpom for free from Ajax.
Chuba Akpom latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
