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Akpom Remains Intent on Joining Town
Ajax forward Chuba Akpom remains intent on joining Town on a season-long loan, despite Birmingham City’s late attempt to sign him on a permanent basis, TWTD understands. Tue Aug 5th 10:30 22
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Birmingham Make Last-Gasp New Approach For Akpom
Birmingham City reportedly still haven’t given up hope of signing Ajax forward Chuba Akpom, despite the 29-year-old having been in Suffolk to undergo a medical ahead of a loan move this evening. Mon Aug 4th 22:57 32
Cajuste Set For Town Return
Jens Cajuste is set to travel to back to England to undergo a medical at Town having agreed to return to the Blues for a second season on loan, according to a report in Italy. Mon Aug 4th 18:42 55
Akpom Travelling to Town For Medical
Ajax forward Chuba Akpom is travelling to Town for a medical, the Blues having agreed a season-long loan deal with the Dutch giants earlier this afternoon, gazumping Friday’s opponents Birmingham City, who were closing in on signing the 29-year-old. Mon Aug 4th 18:05 33
O'Shea Confirmed as New Captain
Town have confirmed that Dara O’Shea is the new club captain following the departure of Sam Morsy to Kuwait SC last month. Mon Aug 4th 16:54 13
Cajuste 'Favouring' Town Return But Decision Still to Be Made
Former Blues loanee Jens Cajuste is leaning towards a return to Portman Road rather than any of his other options, according to Sky Sports Italia. Mon Aug 4th 16:48 30
Palmer: We Have to Relish Favourites Tag
Alex Palmer says he is relishing the tag of being Championship title favourites ahead of the Town’s second-tier season getting underway against Birmingham City next Friday. Mon Aug 4th 15:27 7
Turkish Club Rizespor Make Muric Loan Approach
Turkish Süper Lig side Çaykur Rizespor have made a loan approach for Blues keeper Aro Muric, TWTD can confirm. Mon Aug 4th 14:19 16
Town Agree Akpom Terms With Ajax
Town are reported to have agreed a deal with Ajax to sign Chuba Akpom on loan with an option to buy should the Blues win promotion to the Premier League. Mon Aug 4th 14:12 33
Wark Joined By Burley at Portman Road Event to Launch Book
The launch of the new John Wark book He’s Here, He’s There is being celebrated with a prestigious event starring Wark himself and his Town and Scotland teammate George Burley in the Sir Bobby Robson Suite at Portman Road on Thursday 2nd October. Mon Aug 4th 12:14 1
Town Look to Gazump Birmingham's Akpom Deal
Town are reported to have made a late approach to Ajax to try to gazump Birmingham City’s loan move for striker Chuba Akpom. Mon Aug 4th 10:10 58
Muric 'Closing in On Turkish Move'
Town keeper Aro Muric is closing in on a move to Çaykur Rizespor, according to various reports in Turkey. Sun Aug 3rd 23:44 57
[Podcast] Blue Monday - New Podcast Now Online
A new podcast from the Blue Monday team is now available. Sun Aug 3rd 17:34 0
McKenna: Barbrook a Big Positive, Trio of Youngsters to Be Assessed Over the Next Month
Blues boss Kieran McKenna says 20-year-old midfielder Fin Barbrook has been a been a “big positive” of pre-season and that decisions will be made on where he and fellow youngsters Cameron Humphreys and Elkan Baggott will spend their campaigns over the course of the next month. Sun Aug 3rd 17:16 19
Women Defeated By Wolves in Friendly
Ipswich Town Women kicked off their pre-season campaign against FAWNL Northern Premier Division club Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Martello Ground, Felixstowe this afternoon, but fell to a 4-1 defeat at their former home ground. Sun Aug 3rd 16:53 5
Town Women Sign Midfielder Baigent
Ipswich Town Women have signed defensive midfielder Sophie Baigent on a permanent deal from Hashtag United. Sun Aug 3rd 13:50 5
Neom Linked With New Cajuste Approach
Saudi Arabian club Neom are reported to have made a renewed move for Blues target Jens Cajuste. Sun Aug 3rd 13:27 75
Former Blues Defender Smith Joins Braintree
Former Blues centre-half Tommy Smith has joined National League Braintree Town. Sun Aug 3rd 11:54 6
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Pre-Season Preview: AJ Auxerre
   by ad_wilkin Thu 31st Jul 2025
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