As various leagues’ seasons wind down, clubs are gearing up for the crucial period of player transfers, aiming to strengthen their squads for the upcoming campaigns.
Nigerian players have made significant impacts in respected leagues, drawing attention from numerous clubs across Europe, and signaling potential moves next season.
We will be monitoring these potential transfers closely and providing updates as they unfold.
Players in the news Presently:
Chelsea and Arsenal in the race for Osimhen
Victor Osimhen celebrates. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)
The Napoli forward, who played a pivotal role in Napoli’s first league title in 33 years, was expected to move last year.
Despite interest from prominent clubs like PSG, Arsenal, and Chelsea, Osimhen opted to extend his contract with Napoli until 2026.
However, a fallout with the club in December led to speculation about his future, with various clubs submitting offers for him. Chelsea is reportedly in the lead for his signature.
Chelsea is looking at a swap, offering Napoli £77m and two players for Victor Osimhen as Blues aim for blockbuster summer transfer.
However, Napoli doesn’t seem interested as they believe Chelsea doesn’t have the players they need.
Arsenal, on the other hand, are reportedly preparing a move for the 25-year-old Nigerian.
Former Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Petit, who was part of Arsenal’s first double-winning squad under Arsene Wenger in 1997/98, has suggested that Osimhen is the perfect 30-goal striker the club needs to outdo Manchester City.
“I think Arsenal need a 30-goal striker to finally win the Premier League, and that man could be Victor Osimhen, who has been amazing with Lille and then Napoli,” Petit said according to reports from the Mirror.
Ademola Lookman Attracting Interest from Barcelona, West Ham
Ademola Lookman . (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)
Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman’s exceptional performance in the Europa League final for Atalanta against Bayer Leverkusen has caught the attention of Barcelona and West Ham.
Barcelona’s directors, Deco and Bojan Krkic were present at the Aviva Stadium to witness Lookman’s masterclass firsthand, and according to reports from Spanish outlet Sport.
The duo were thoroughly impressed by the Nigerian’s performance and believe he could be a valuable addition to the squad this summer.
For West Ham, Lookman’s impressive performance, including a hat-trick in the Europa League final, has caught the eye of new manager Julen Lopetegui.
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Besiktas Interested in Akor Adams
Akor Adams. (Photo by VALERY HACHE/AFP via Getty Images)
According to a report from Kartal Record, Turkish Super Lig giants Besiktas are monitoring Super Eagles hopeful Akor Adams and could attempt to sign him in the summer.
The 24-year-old forward had a decent start to the season with Montpellier, scoring 7 goals in his first nine appearances.
However, during the second half of the season, his form dropped netting just 2 more goals, to make it 10 goals and 2 assists in 33 games.
Despite his drop in form during the second half of the season, Adams’ value has skyrocketed to €12 million according to Transfermarkt. And should Besiktas make a good offer, Montpellier could be keen to sell.
Bologna Ready to Sign Gift Orban
Gift Orban. (Photo by Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images)
Italian Serie A side Bologna are said to be monitoring Super Eagles striker Gift Orban as a possible replacement for Arsenal transfer target Joshua Zirkzee.
Orban, who currently plays for French Ligue 1 side Olympique Lyonnais, had a good run during his time with Gent in the Belgian Jupiler Pro League.
The 21 year-old has scored three goals in 16 appearances since joining Lyon in the January transfer window.
Meanwhile, Bologna will compete in the UEFA Champions League next season.
Wilfred Ndidi Uncertain Future
Leicester City’s Wilfred Ndidi. (Photo by Stephen White – CameraSport via Getty Images)
Wilfred Ndidi will be a free agent at the end of next month, with Leicester City yet to open talks with him on a new deal.
The defensive midfielder has already been linked with some of Europe’s top clubs, and his future remains uncertain.
Premier League clubs and others outside England have reportedly expressed interest in the soon-to-be free agent.
“If a good chance comes, I won’t mind trying my luck elsewhere but for now I remain a Leicester City player,” said Ndidi.
Kelechi Iheanacho fuels potential move to Aston Villa
Kelechi Iheanacho celebrates. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)
Like his Leicester City teammate Wilfred Ndidi, forward Kelechi Iheanacho will be a free agent at the end of June.
Iheanacho, 27, rejected an extension at his current club and is expected to leave the King Power Stadium this summer.
The forward was reduced to a peripheral figure at the King Power Stadium after returning from Africa Cup of Nations duty with Nigeria in February.
There is interest in the former Manchester City player in the Premier League, with the likes of Crystal Palace and Aston Villa reportedly keen on signing him. He is also wanted in Turkey by Trabzonspor.
Iheanacho recently liked a post celebrating Ollie Watkins as Aston Villa’s Player of the Season.
This has fueled the transfer speculation around him joining Aston Villa who has secured a UEFA Champions League spot for the upcoming season and is one of the top English clubs indicating interest in acquiring his services.
Stanley Nwabali’s Transfer to El-Ettifaq Fails
Stanley Nwabali. Photo | Goal
Saudi Pro League club, Al-Ettifaq, have pulled out of the deal to sign Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, after failing to reach an agreement with South African club, Chippa United.
Negotiations broke down following El-Ettifaq’s inability to meet the transfer fee set by Chippa United, Nwabali’s current South African club.
Chippa United demanded a hefty R30 million (approximately ₦2.3 billion) for the player, citing his outstanding performances during the Africa Cup of Nations with Nigeria.
Despite El-Ettifaq’s failure to strike a deal for the shot-stopper, Nwabali is still expected to leave Chippa United this summer, as two other clubs are interested in signing him.
Crystal Palace Pursues Onyedika Amid Talks with Barcelona
Club’s Raphael Onyedika celebrates after scoring. (Photo by KURT DESPLENTER / BELGA MAG / Belga via AFP)
Premier League side Crystal Palace have joined the list of clubs seeking Super Eagles midfielder Raphael Onyedika in the summer.
Onyedika’s impressive displays for Club Brugge in the Belgian Pro League have caught the eye of Barcelona and West Ham who seeking the expertise of the Nigeria international.
Chuba Akpom’s Expected Departure from Ajax
Chuba Akpom during the Dutch Eredivisie match between FC Volendam v Ajax at the Kras Stadium. (Photo by Geert van Erven/Soccrates/Getty Images)
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