Quite a number of deals have been completed ahead of the new season, we will delve into Nigeria players who have moved, signed extensions with their clubs, deals subject to medicals and those out of contact seeking for new clubs in Europe.
OLA AINA: According to reports emerging from England, West Ham United are reportedly considering signing the full-back on a free transfer this summer.
Ola Aina is a target for West Ham in the summer transfer window, and the East London outfit could move in to sign him when his contract expires with Serie A outfit, Torino on June 30th.
Having joined Torino from Chelsea in the summer of 2019 for around £9 million, the 26 year old with 17 international caps to his name could join David Moyes side who are on the look-out for a new right-back before the start of next season.
KELECHI IHEANACHO: Following Leicester City relegation to the Championship, the Nigerian striker was among a host of first team stars retained by the Foxes as they look to fight their way back to EPL.
The player who won Leicester player of the season is one of the key players new manager Enzo Maresca will be counting on in the new 2023/24 SkyBet Championship season.
WILFRED NDIDI: According to the Turkish media outlet Pesindeyiz Galatasaray, Turkish Super Lig champions have shown interest in signing Wilfred Ndidi following Leicester City relegation to the Championship.
The report went on to say that Ndidi, who is currently one of the highest-paid players at Leicester City, may not have his contract renewed by the club as they plot a squad revamp to help their promotion back to EPL swiftly.
Currently valued at €25 million, and with only a year left on his contract, the Foxes will look to cash in on the Nigerian who saw injuries limit him to 27 matches in the Premier League last season.
Celtic’s newly appointed manager, Rodgers, is keen on reuniting with Ndidi and is considering making him one of his first signings at the club.
Meanwhile, Saudi Arabian club Al Shabab is reportedly preparing a “tempting” offer to entice the Player to Asia, leaving European football behind.
SAMUEL CHUKWUEZE: The Villareal forward is a primary target of Italian giants AC Milan who are in search of a new winger.
The 24 year old is one of Villarreal’s top stars and has seen his fine displays earn him rave reviews in the last few seasons.
According to Gianluca Di Marzio, AC Milan are being priced out of the Nigerian with a €40m fee placed in the left footed forward.
MUHAMED TIJANI: 36 Lion Academy product, has joined Slavia Praha on a five year deal valid until 2028 to follow in the footsteps of Peter Olayinka, Moses Usor in representing the Czech club and has already joined the team in Aigen for pre-season.
VICTOR OSIMHEN: The most in-demand forward who is currently holidaying in Nigeria guided Napoli to their first ever Serie A trophy in 33 years and he is open to continue with the club as discussion of an extension with improved terms is being discussed.
Paris Saint Germain are preparing an offer of up to £128million for Napoli ace Victor Osimhen, according to the Italian press.
The French giants have identified the 24-year-old as their ‘main target’ up front and intend to propose an initial £102m-£107m plus add-ons.
It comes in spite of Napoli owner and chairman Aurelio de Laurentiis recently saying that the Italian champions had verbally agreed two-year contract extension and they are set to meet his agent for discussions. His current deal expires in 2025.
Offers for Osimhen ‘will arrive very soon’ amid interest from Manchester United and Chelsea, as per Sportitalia’s Alfredo Pedulla.
Since joining from Lille for £74m three years ago, Osimhen has scored 59 goals in 101 games for Gli Azzurri and built a reputation as one of Europe’s deadliest strikers.
ALEX IWOBI: The Everton player of the year and Nigeria International will be hoping to maintain his regular berth under Sean Dyche after the club narrowly survived relegation last season with the Nigerian midfielder playing a crucial role in their stay.
The former Arsenal man a few weeks back turned down an offer from Saudi Arabian clubs as he reveals UCL ambition. He is expected to stay with Everton this season unless otherwise.
TOSIN ADARABIOYO: Tottenham Hotspur are showing an interest in signing Fulham’s want-away star Tosin Adarabioyo this summer, as per transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.
Having struggled with their leaky defence last term, Spurs have seemingly prioritised strengthening their backline in this transfer window.
After moving to the Craven Cottage from Manchester City back in 2020, the 25-year-old has established himself as a key first-team member for Fulham, helping the newly promoted side finish in mid-table last term.
The Englishman has entered the final year of his current contract but has reportedly rejected the chance to sign an extension with the Cottagers in order to take the next step in his career. It appears Tottenham are looking to take advantage of this season and sign Adarabioyo to strengthen their defence.
FRANK ONYEKA: The Brentford man is one name that hasn’t been frequently mentioned for an exit as he is open to continue his run under Thomas Frank even beyond the 2023/2024 season.
PAUL ONUACHU: Having left Belgian club Southampton who got relegated at the end of the 2022/23 season to the Championship, the Nigerian striker is attracting interest from German Bundesliga clubs – Stuttgart and Union Berlin.
Onuachu joined Southampton in January 2023 from Belgian club Genk where he had a goal-laden stint to rank as the most prolific forwards in the World.
Following his switch to the English Premier League, Onuachu has struggled for form and goals as the Saints suffered relegation to the second tier at the end of the season.
The bleak in fortunes however has not taken away the high-rating the forward enjoys as he is currently in hot demand, the latest from German Bundesliga Clubs.
According to Belgian transfer expert Sacha Tavolieri via his Twitter account, VFB Stuttgart lead the race for the striker’s signature and will rival Union Berlin in a bid to sign him.
Turkish Super Ligue Champions Galatasaray and Saudi Arabian outfit Al Taawoun are the other clubs interested in signing Onuachu from Southampton where is contracted until 2026.
GIFT ORBAN: Belgian First Division A side KAA Gent have reportedly rejected an initial offer for gifted forward Gift Orban from the newly crowned Süper Lig champions Galatasaray.
Orban, who only joined Gent in January from Stabæk for a fee slightly exceeding three million euros, has proven himself a prolific scorer, netting an impressive 20 goals and contributing two assists in just 21 games.
Gent have set their sights on a minimum transfer fee of €30 million (₦14 billion) for the talented attacker, firmly establishing their negotiation position.
Prominent European clubs have already begun lining up, eager to deposit substantial sums to acquire Orban’s services.
TAIWO AWONIYI: Third most valuable premier league signing, the lethal striker will continue his blistering form under Steve Copper’s Nottingham Forest and he is expected to lead the lines once more in the 23/24 campaign.
EMMANUEL DENNIS: Emmanuel Dennis is highly likely to leave Nottingham Forest this summer.
Representatives of the 25-year-old have started the process of holding exploratory talks with potential interested parties.
The Nigeria international is understood to be comfortable with the option of a departure if the right opportunity presents itself.
Forest are yet to receive an official offer for the striker but are also known to be open to discussions over an exit.
Further talks are planned over a proposed departure in the near future between representatives and the club hierarchy.
JOE ARIBO: Turkish Super Lig. Champions-elect Galatasaray are planning to sign Nigeria midfielder Joe Aribo from Southampton.
Following the Saints’ relegation, the club may be looking to shed off some financial weight by letting go of some players, and Aribo may be one of the players they may be willing to sell.
SAMUEL KALU: The forgotten Nigeria forward who has been plagued with injuries since joining Watford will be hoping to turn the tides around this new season and justify the reasons as to why the club splurged on him, hopefully, he stays injury free this season.
These are the latest we can lay our hands on, we will be hoping to keep you updated on all transfers as it happens notbaly for Nigeria players both home and abroad, Sports247.ng has it all covered.
