Ipswich Town are reportedly close to signing AFC Wimbledon striker Ali Al-Hamadi after he passed a medical while representing Iraq in the Asian Cup over the weekend.
According to the EADT, the Blues have agreed to pay the League Two club little over £1 million for the 21-year-old, who has 16 goals and seven assists in all competitions this season.
They further stated that rival clubs attempted to hijack the deal late on, but Al-Hamadi ‘has his heart set’ on joining Kieran McKenna’s side.
Dons manager Johnnie Jackson told the South London Press that Town’s interest in the attacker was ‘head-turning’ following Saturday’s 2-1 triumph over Mansfield.
The January transfer window closes on Thursday at midnight, and the Blues are reportedly interested in signing left-sided player Marvin Johnson from rival Sky Bet Championship club Sheffield Wednesday.
Danny Röhl, the Owls’ manager, confirmed that talks between the two teams are ongoing.
Following Wednesday’s 1-1 draw with Coventry in the Emirates FA Cup, the 34-year-old told the Sheffield Star: “They are still in conversation, but it is evident from my side.
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