Ipswich Town agrees £20m deal for Abdul Fatawu from Leicester City

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Ipswich Town agrees £20m deal for Abdul Fatawu from Leicester City
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Ipswich Town has reached a verbal agreement with Leicester City to sign winger Abdul Fatawu for approximately £20 million. The newly promoted Premier League team aims to finalize the transfer ahead of their pre-season training camp in Spain next week. Fatawu, who impressed in the Championship with nine goals and seven assists in 44 appearances, is set to undergo a medical before the deal is complete. Additionally, Ipswich is close to securing Dutch goalkeeper Kayne Oevlen from FC Volendam for up to £4.25 million, enhancing their squad depth for the upcoming season.

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  • Ipswich Town agrees £20m deal for Abdul Fatawu from Leicester City.
  • Fatawu is expected to undergo a medical next week.
  • Ipswich also targets goalkeeper Kayne Oevlen for up to £4.25 million.
  • Fatawu scored nine goals and provided seven assists last season.
  • Ipswich's pre-season camp begins in Spain on Monday.
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  • 4:15 PMYahoo SportsIpswich confirm arrival of Abdul Fatawu
  • 6:15 AMYahoo SportsIpswich Town agree £20m deal for Abdul Fatawu as promoted Premier League side close in on double signing
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Ipswich Town have verbally agreed a deal worth around £20 million to sign Leicester City winger Abdul Fatawu, according to Ben Jacobs.The newly promoted Premier League club hopes to complete the tran...

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Ipswich Town have completed the signing of Abdul Fatawu from Leicester City.The 22-year-old winger has put pen to paper on a five-year contract at Portman Road. According to reports, the deal is wor...

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