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Appiah Times Ahead For Town?
Monday, 5th Jul 2021 16:04

TWTD understands Town are keen to sign Almería winger Arvin Appiah this summer.

The 20-year-old joined Spanish second division side from Nottingham Forest in September 2019 for £8 million, signing a five-year deal, fending off other interested parties including Manchester United.

However, the former England U16, U17, U18 and U19 international has been unable to making an impact since moving to Spain.

Having made 21 appearances for Almería in his first season, scoring once - in addition to four games for their B side - he featured in just one league game in 2020/21 and in February was sent out on loan to another second division side, Lugo.

Born in Amsterdam, Appiah moved to Nottingham when he was six and came through the ranks at the City Ground before making a scoring senior debut as a sub in a 3-2 Carabao Cup defeat to Burton Albion in October 2018.

Appiah, who plays primarily on the right but also on the left or as a central striker, went on to make only three starts and a further four games from the bench for Forest before his big money move to Spain.

Given his lack of involvement in 2020/21 and his loan departure towards the end of the season, a move away from Almería either permanently or on another loan looks likely this summer.

Like their move for former loanee Bersant Celina, Town’s interest in Appiah illustrates the level of ambition the Blues have under their new ownership and manager Paul Cook.


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abracaDOBRA_ added 16:06 - Jul 5
What a title, Phil is loving life atm
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Devereuxxx added 16:07 - Jul 5
I don't even care if you just made this entire transfer link up just to use that wonderful headline.

We're certainly shopping about this summer though, actually looking at viable options abroad rather than bargain bins options here. So refreshing.
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ntoms97 added 16:10 - Jul 5
Sure our new sponsor will love him. Question is will he look Appiah?
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BluePayne added 16:11 - Jul 5
A very exciting time to be a town fan. Looking at players who have a good few years ahead of them, very refreshing!
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PortmanTerrorist added 16:17 - Jul 5
Would be massively ambitious given he still has 3 years on his contract ! Maybe they think we can lift his value up again, and you can bet that our financial dealings are going to be watertight in terms of options etc. so why not. If PC thinks he can add value then go to it !
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bigolconnor added 16:18 - Jul 5
Haha. Ridiculous. If I remember correctly Dos Santos was £8 million when we had him on loan (pointless reference). Surely we can't afford these guys. Celina and Appiah are the dream, but Nsiala and Donacien are the reality or am I living in the past.
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jas0999 added 16:18 - Jul 5
Great to be linked with these type of players, but I'd personally like to see permanent deals. No more than two loans - with one in already. You would think this type of player, and several others are likely to be loans?
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bigolconnor added 16:19 - Jul 5
I am of course talking about the quality of player as opposed to their positions on the pitch.
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JewellintheTown added 16:31 - Jul 5
Cook must be like a wide eyed smiling kid in a sweet shop at the moment with all these options and this kind of player sounds like a decent option if we can snag him. Appiah at Ipswich? We would be!
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JewellintheTown added 16:36 - Jul 5
If this is anything to go by, I'm in!

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markchips added 16:37 - Jul 5
Not a bad shout, surely a Loan but might suit both parties to regain some value on his head. Would surely rip things up at League One level ?
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aas1010 added 16:37 - Jul 5
Na not for us 🤷‍♂️
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greenkingtone added 16:54 - Jul 5
I've worked in Apia. Its in Westen Samoa. It ain't half hot.
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CraigEdwards added 16:55 - Jul 5
Won't get him now the world and his wife knows his available
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blues1 added 16:56 - Jul 5
Jas0999. I do get ur point on loans. But with them being season long loans they would be, in effect, our players. And if we succeed in getting promotion we nay be in a position to keep them. Thi k theres a difference in the qualiry of the loans wed be bringing in now, than we have in the past, too
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Lightningboy added 16:59 - Jul 5
I just hope we're not going to end up with 6 or 7 loanees....yet again.

Speaking for myself I want a team of OUR players.
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Monkey_Blue added 17:14 - Jul 5
They paid £8m for him!!! 😳 I would assume as poor as he's been they'll want a big chunk back. If it's a loan then given the fee I assume he's on pretty big wages and they'll want a large chunk of that. If we can get him cheap fine, but he doesn't have a record that screams breaking the bank on a fee or wages.
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PackwoodBlue added 17:15 - Jul 5
I thought you might have been 'Arvin a laugh when I read that headline Phil.

Would be a great signing. COYB.
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istanblue added 17:16 - Jul 5
Would be a fantastic signing at this level.
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Monkey_Blue added 17:17 - Jul 5
Also how many games have he played? Whoever sanctioned that spend on a kid with more sub appearances than starts and less than 10 in total I assume has been given the old Spanish archer.
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Monkey_Blue added 17:17 - Jul 5
Also how many games have he played? Whoever sanctioned that spend on a kid with more sub appearances than starts and less than 10 in total I assume has been given the old Spanish archer.
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notoriousITFC added 17:18 - Jul 5
Genuinely more chance of Kayden Jackson scoring than this being pulled off.
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KernewekBlue added 17:25 - Jul 5
That's the negative Monkey_Blue we all know and admire so greatly.

"Doom, gloom and dark clouds... blah, blah, blah..."

Give it rest, mate!
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dirtydingusmagee added 17:41 - Jul 5
Monkey & Betty,= bookends .
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midastouch added 17:55 - Jul 5
If you're Appiah and you know it clap your hands!

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