Birmingham face second hijack attempt for ex-Arsenal forward Chuba Akpom from another Championship rival


Birmingham is facing another hijack attempt to sign the former Arsenal striker Chuba Akpom, understands Talksport.

Three championship clubs are interested in the 29-year-old, who is currently putting his trade in Ajax.

Amsterdam, Netherlands - January 30: Chuba Akpom from AFC Ajax looks during the MD8 game of the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 MD8 between AFC Ajax and Galatasaray as in the Johan Cruijff Arena on January 30, 2025 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. (Photo by Rene Nijhuis/MB Media/Getty Images)

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Despite a late blow by Middlesbrough Birmingham, Akpom will joinCredit: Getty
AFC Ajax Amsterdam striker Chuba Akpom plays during the game between Ajax and Galatasaray in the Johan Cruijff Arena for the UEFA Europa League -League phase -Matchday 8 of the 2024-2025 season in Amsterdam, Netherlands, January 30, 2025.

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Birmingham has agreed a loan contract with Ajax for the strikerCredit: Getty

Ajax will leave Akpom after he reported on the training of the first team at the beginning of summer.

In the second half of last season, a loan magic followed in the French side of Lille.

Birmingham has already agreed a seasonal loan contract with Ajax for Akpom.

Your business includes the obligation to buy the 29-year-old when he is promoted to the Premier League.

Boro failed in her attempt to kidnap the deal, but now Ipswich has made a late attempt to sign the striker.

Medicine should take place on Monday, but that is now doubtful.

The newly widespread Birmingham has already issued more than £ 9 million for ten new obligations.

The Akpom, born in London, started his career at Arsenal and made 12 senior appearances for her.

Akpom’s move to Middlesbrough came in 2020 after two years of spell on the Greek side Paok.

Akpom spent three years with Boro before moving to the Netherlands in 2023.

Coventry, England-14. May: Middlesbroughs Chuba Akpom breaks During the Sky Bet Championship Play-Off Semi-final game between Coventry City and Middlesbrough in the Coventry Building Society Arena on May 14, 2023 in Coventry, Great Britain. (Photo by Andrew Kearns - Camerasport via Getty Images)

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The 29-year-old won the championship gold boot in Boro last seasonCredit: Getty

During this time he scored 34 goals in 82 appearances in all competitions.

The former English U21 international also won the Golden Stiefel championship during the 2022/23 campaign.

The new Boro boss Rob Edwards told BBC Radio Tees this week: “We have to make the trailers believe again.

“If we all drive this thing together, it helps, but I know that this is on us. We have to show a level of performance and win enough games to get your support.

“I want us to be aggressive, quickly attack, have a right to leave everything out there.

“This is the message that we forgive to the boys every day. But that’s all I ever wanted from one of my teams.”

Defender Alfie Jones signed with the midfielder Abdoulaye edge from Hull, who arrived from the French Side Troyes.

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Boro starts the new campaign at home in Swansea on Saturday.

In the meantime, you will take the first meeting with Birmingham on the Riverside during this term in November.

Birmingham starts her season in the championship when you entertained Ipswich Town on Friday evening, live on talk sports.