Town have confirmed the season-long loan signing of Tayo Edun from Fulham with the 20-year-old midfielder’s registration going through in time for him to be in the squad for tomorrow’s opening game of the season against Blackburn at Portman Road.

Clubs have to register players prior to midday on the day before a match if they are to be involved.

“Paul’s someone that I’ve been looking to work with for a while now so I’m really happy to get the move done,” Edun told iFollow Ipswich.

“I saw some of the work he did at Shrewsbury with young players - he launched their careers to some degree so I’m hoping for something similar here.

“First impressions with Paul and the coaching staff have been really good. They seem very positive and I think I will learn a lot from them.

😅 @TayoEdun was out training with his new team-mates earlier today, and he's available for tomorrow's season opener against @Rovers after the paperwork was completed on his loan deal before today’s midday deadline#itfc pic.twitter.com/QBRvv7RAIo– Ipswich Town FC (@Official_ITFC) August 3, 2018

“I’m ready to go for the Blackburn match if I’m needed. If not then I’ll be looking forward to the next one.”

The Islington-born youngster, who is contracted to Fulham until the summer of 2020, has had limited first team experience with the Cottagers, playing twice in the Caribao Cup last season and later clocking up two Championship appearances as Fulham headed towards promotion back to the Premier League.

Edun, who is left-footed and can play in central midfield, left-back or in a wide midfield role, made his senior debut for Fulham almost two years ago in an EFL Cup win at Leyton Orient and also featured in his side’s subsequent ties in the same competition against Middlesbrough and Bristol City.

He has represented England from U17 through to U20 levels and was in the U19 squad, alongside both Andre Dozzell and new loanee Trevoh Chalobah from Chelsea, that triumphed in the European U19 Championship 12 months ago in Georgia, where he was named in the team of the tournament despite being sent off in the 2-1 final win over Portugal after collecting two yellow cards.

Edun was on trial with MLS outfit Portland Timbers earlier in the summer and had also been reported to be interesting League One clubs Barnsley and Shrewsbury in addition to Town.

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BlueandTruesince82 added 18:05 - Aug 3 *I hear you won't play for me
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Palestine added 18:10 - Aug 3 Like this guy's chat. Welcome Tayo!
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hollywoodginge added 18:27 - Aug 3 He sounds like a kid on a mission, very impressed with his attitude. Any players coming from a Fulham squad who quite frankly have been taking us apart at will the last couple of seasons are more than welcome.
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budsweatannbeers added 18:51 - Aug 3 You got me saying, "TAyo!" I'm tired of using technology Why don't you sit down on top of me? TAyo! I'm tired of using technology I need you right in front of me Ooh, he wants it, uh, uh, he wants it
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Knightsy added 20:06 - Aug 3 A good chant for him..... Outhere Brothers Boom Boom. Boom Boom let me you say TAYO....., TAYO
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BlueMachines added 20:35 - Aug 3 Whilst it is important to see Downes, Dozzel and Nydam choosen more often ahead of loan players, they are young and having some quality cover to rest the others is great for the club. Dozzell particularly looks like too many games could be a real negative.
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timkatieadamitfc added 21:32 - Aug 3 @positivelyportman- obviously you don't know the strength of our midfield do you,huws,Bishop, adayemi,Edwards,skuse,ward, and chalobah is not a bad selection to chose from is it, sounds like you need to join footy manager on PS4 mate.
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RoyalAscotBlue added 22:35 - Aug 3 Still generally positive but not sure about this one specifically? We already have plenty of young and hungry midfielders. Not sure that I understand the situation regarding Tilt? Seems we are happy to pay £700,000 but not a penny more? For a player that looks outstanding, and just what we need! And yet we will happily pay £750,000 for a right back, that we don't necessarily really need? First time I've felt a little bit off since the departure of the dinosaur. £300,000 more and we sign Tilt straight away... seems a no brainer to me.

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timkatieadamitfc added 22:41 - Aug 3 Absolutely spot on royal ascot blue, great post
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Len_Brennan added 23:26 - Aug 3 Agree with Royal Add it's analysis. @Blue&true: what has you so convinced about the future of Cotter at right full. Good going forward In one game yes, but are you convinced by his defending, & do you think Hurst looks at how his defenders defend first & foremost? I hope the lad has it all & displays it for us, but the manager appears to have a very different view.
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Len_Brennan added 23:29 - Aug 3 I won't lie, I'm old & very drunk on a bus home right now. I should be at home in my bed by now. Apologies to Royal Ascot Blue for my typos above.
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BlueandTruesince82 added 12:57 - Aug 4 Said nothing of the sort, Len just one example of young players that are comming through at last. I'll put your confusion down to the devils juice you were on last night, hiccup. ;)
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