Middlesbrough was one of the clubs that considered the case of Chuba Akpom, a 29-year-old English forward, but no further details or progress were reported. His contract with Ajax runs until 2028, and his market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €7.00m. Several other clubs have also been linked with the player, including Olympiakos Piraeus, Ipswich Town, and Birmingham City.