Third player completes Everton exit as January transfer business continues

Nathan Broadhead has completed a permanent Everton exit.

The forward has joined Ipswich Town for an undisclosed fee. It is believed the Toffees have banked a seven-figure fee from the sale.

Broadhead spent the first half of the season on loan at Championship outfit Wigan Athletic where he scored five goals.

But the former Wales under-21s international was recalled by Everton so he could join League One high-flyers Ipswich where he has signed a three-and-a-half year contract.

In addition, goalkeeper Eldin Jakupovic has left Goodison Park to join Los Angeles FC.

The 38-year-old signed a short-term deal with the Blues in September when he was a free agent after leaving Leicester City. At the time, No.1 stopper Jordan Pickford and third-choice keeper Andy Lonergan were unavailable.

Jakupovic did not make an appearance for Everton and has now completed a move to the MLS champions on a free transfer. He’s put pen to paper on a one-year deal, with the club holding the option of an additional 12 months.

Los Angeles general manager John Thorrington said: “It became apparent from our first conversation that Eldin will be a great asset to what is already a strong group of goalkeepers at LAFC. He is a goalkeeper with vast experience and tremendous leadership qualities, and we are excited to have him, his wife, and family as part of the club. I would also like to thank his representative Haydn Dodge for his help throughout.”

Meanwhile, Salomon Rondon’s Everton contract was terminated by mutual consent in December.

The Toffees have yet to make any additions to their squad during the January transfer window. Ellis Simms was recalled from his loan at Sunderland earlier in the month.