Ipswich open talks for £30m-rated Ghana winger Abdul Fatawu Issahaku

Newly-promoted Premier League side Ipswich Town have opened formal transfer talks with Leicester City over a permanent move for Ghanaian international winger Abdul Fatawu Issahaku.

According to journalist Ben Jacobs, the Suffolk club is moving quickly to secure the highly-rated 22-year-old attacker, though they face intense competition from several global suitors.

West Ham United are long-term admirers and remain firmly in the race, while major clubs across France, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia have also registered a concrete interest in signing the player.

Leicester City find themselves open to offers for the talented forward due to severe financial downsizing pressures following consecutive relegations down to League One.

Fatawu, whose current contract at the King Power Stadium runs until June 2029, is valued between £15 million and £30 million.

Despite the Foxes’ recent struggles, the explosive winger remained a prominent bright spot in English football, heavily boosting his market value with impressive individual goal and assist metrics.

Ipswich manager Gary O’Neil is determined to aggressively back his squad with proven top-flight quality, identifying Fatawu as a priority target to bolster his attacking frontline for the upcoming campaign.

While discussions between Ipswich and Leicester are now underway, no final fee or personal terms have been agreed.

The Tractor Boys are pushing to wrap up a deal swiftly before competing domestic and international bids can derail their transfer plans.