Middlesbrough 
Southampton 
CONFIRMED: Chuba Akpom signs for Ajax.
Ajax beats Southampton to sign Chuba Akpom. Middlesbrough accepts their €12.3M offer for the striker, ending the rumour of Chuba Akpom moving to Southampton.
CONFIRMED: Chuba Akpom signs for Ajax
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Rumour report
(Latest update: )Momentum is building for Chuba Akpom's transfer to Southampton, as reports suggest a 69% probability of the deal moving forward. Here is why.
- Southampton has a great talent in the current squad who plays in the same position as Chuba Akpom.
- Southampton has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Chuba Akpom (31).
- Southampton has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of Chuba Akpom.
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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Comparable value to previously attracted players
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Some direct competitors for position
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
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Potential star player in position on team
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Key player as direct competitor
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Many competitors with higher Potential
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Some better competitors for position
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Alternatives of Southampton
| 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. |
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64.3
68.2
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Santiago Hezze |
 Olympiacos
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€13.3M |
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64.2
68.2
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Simon Sohm |
 Venezia
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€9.2M |
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64.2
69.3
|
Rassoul Ndiaye |
 Le Havre
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€5.2M |
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64.2
65.9
|
Jerdy Schouten |
 PSV
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€21.2M |
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64.2
75.0
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Simon Ebonog |
Le Havre
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€5.3M |
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64.2
65.7
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Hicham Boudaoui |
 Nice
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€7.9M |
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64.2
65.9
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Valentin Rongier |
 Rennes
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€5.7M |
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64.1
66.4
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Franco Romero |
 Toluca
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€6.9M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel Latte Lath | 30-08-2024 | Report | |
| Maxwel Cornet | 29-08-2024 | Report | |
| Aaron Ramsdale | 29-08-2024 | Report | |
| Rav van den Berg | 29-08-2024 | Report | |
| Yuri Alberto | 26-08-2024 | Report | |
| Justin Bijlow | 25-08-2024 | Report | |
| Matías Fernández-Pardo | 19-08-2024 | Report | |
| Mandela Keita | 19-08-2024 | Report |
Chuba Akpom
F, M (C)
Skill: 61.3
Pot: 61.3
Team
Ipswich
Ipswich
Contracted Until
30 Jun 29
ETV
€4M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€3.2M – €4.8M
Who is Chuba Akpom?
Chuba Akpom (ENG) is a a box to box midfielder and currently plays for Ipswich. Chuba Akpom is 31 years old (1995/10/09). His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 29. Chuba Akpom has also been used as a shadow striker.
Chuba Akpom's current transfer value is between €3.2M and €4.8M. His last transfer was from Ajax to Ipswich in 2026. Ipswich paid Ajax €9.3M for Chuba Akpom.
Chuba Akpom latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
