News from Swedish media indicates that Lamine Fanne, the AIK midfielder, is on the brink of transferring to Luton Town just before the transfer window closes. The 20-year-old has sparked interest from a Championship team and an Italian club in recent days.
Expressen reports that Luton Town is making progress in securing Fanne, with the player expected to head to the UK today for a potential move to England. Speculations suggest the deal could be valued around £5m with extra bonuses, and Fanne is anticipated to undergo a medical examination upon his arrival in London.
While the exact length of the contract for the defensive midfielder remains undisclosed, Luton Town successfully surpassed Venezia in their bid for Fanne, despite the Italian club making two previous offers. Fanne has participated in nine league matches for AIK this season, finding the net once. His current contract with the Swedish club extends until June 2027.
West Brom might see a key player snatched away by one of their Championship rivals before the transfer deadline. Portsmouth and Luton Town are reportedly keen on acquiring West Bromwich Albion winger Jed Wallace before the window closes on Friday.
The two Championship newcomers, Portsmouth and Luton, are eager to bolster their attack with experience. Wallace, who recently returned to action at The Hawthorns following a brief injury spell, is reportedly a top target for both clubs.
According to a report from West Brom Xtra, Portsmouth and Luton are heavily interested in signing Wallace, who started his career at Fratton Park. Wallace, the current captain of West Brom, has tallied 12 goals and 13 assists in 97 appearances since joining from Millwall in 2022.
With nearly two years remaining on Wallace’s contract at The Hawthorns, West Brom is in no hurry to sell. A substantial bid, however, might be enticing as it could help the club meet the EFL’s financial regulations.
Securing Wallace for free would yield a pure profit for West Brom, given his current market value. And with the imminent arrival of Celtic’s Mikey Johnston in a £3 million deal, there is already a potential replacement on the horizon.