Amina UmarHull City owner Acun Ilicali has revealed that Jaden Philogene is likely to leave the club this summer, with Ipswich Town emerging as the favorites to sign the talented winger. Philogene has been in high demand after an impressive season in the Championship, scoring 12 goals and providing six assists in 33 appearances.
Everton, West Ham United, and Crystal Palace have all been linked with the 22-year-old, but it appears that Ipswich Town are now in the driving seat to secure his signature. Ilicali admitted that he is “not happy” about Philogene’s potential departure but understands the player’s desire to play in the Premier League.Philogene joined Hull City from Aston Villa for £5 million last summer and has since become a key player for the Tigers.
His performances have caught the attention of several top-flight clubs, including Barcelona, who were reportedly interested in a loan-to-buy deal. However, Philogene seems to have set his sights on a Premier League switch, with Ipswich Town now leading the race to sign him.Ilicali told the Hull Daily Mail that Philogene’s departure is likely to be finalized in the coming days, pending any unexpected developments.
He also revealed that Jacob Greaves, another Hull City player, is set to join Ipswich Town, reunifying him with his former teammate.While Ilicali is disappointed to lose two of his best players, he understands their desire to play in the Premier League. He praised both Philogene and Greaves as “very good boys” and expressed his appreciation for their contributions to the team.
Philogene’s potential move to Ipswich Town would be a significant coup for the newly promoted side, who are looking to strengthen their squad ahead of their return to the Premier League. The winger’s pace, skill, and creativity would be a valuable addition to Ipswich’s attack, and his signing would be a statement of intent from the club.For Everton, missing out on Philogene would be a blow, as they had been keen to add him to their squad. However, with Ipswich Town now in pole position to sign him, the Toffees may need to look elsewhere to bolster their attacking options.
In other news, West Ham United and Crystal Palace are still in the running to sign Philogene, but it seems that Ipswich Town have the upper hand in the race to secure his signature. The Hammers and Eagles may need to look elsewhere to strengthen their squads, as the summer transfer window heats up.
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