Ipswich Town have agreed a £20m deal with Aston Villa to sign young winger Jaden Philogene.
England under-21s international Philogene is set for a medical at Portman Road ahead of the move.
The deal marks the end of his six-month spell back at Villa Park.
Philogene, 22, came through the academy at Aston Villa before joining Hull City, but moved back to the Midlands in the summer.
Ipswich initially agreed to sign Philogene from Hull, but Villa activated a buy-back clause in their original deal.
Despite a much-anticipated return to his boyhood club, Philogene has struggled for playing time this season.
He has been limited to only four starts while making 11 appearances from the bench.
It is reported that the player’s interest in working with Ipswich boss Keiran McKenna has played a big part in orchestrating the move.
Philogene’s arrival could be a big boost for the Tractor Boys. Newly-promoted Ipswich are 18th in the table, but only below Wolves on goal difference.
Having achieved back-to-back promotions, they were among the bookies’ favourites to go straight back down.
Ipswich have also signed Atalanta defender Ben Godfrey on loan, as they look to boost their survival chances.
Ipswich Hijack Everton Deal For Jaden Philogene
Jaden Philogene’s move to Suffolk marks the end of Everton’s pursuit of him.
The Toffees had been heavily linked with the Villa man this week, but it appears Ipswich have beaten them to it.
Sean Dyche’s team are a direct relegation rival to Ipswich, so signing one of the their targets represents a big result.
Known for his pace and dribbling ability, Philogene will be hoping his arrival will tip the odds of survival in Ipswich’s favour.
This year’s relegation scrap looks set to go down to the wire, so reinforcements are essential.
Earlier today, Wolves confirmed the signing of Ivory Coast defender Emmanuel Agbadou from French club Reims.
