Arsenal confident of agreeing new deal with Anglo-Nigerian youngster despite Chelsea's interest
Published: June 29, 2023
Arsenal are confident of agreeing on a new deal with history-making  midfielder of Nigerian descent Ethan Nwaneri.   Transfer market guru Fabrizio Romano revealed on his Twitter page on Thursday morning that Arsenal are now increasingly confident to keep 2007-born gem Ethan Nwaneri at the club and added that a ne...
Official: Belgian champions Antwerp sign 16yo Lagos-born center forward 
Published: June 29, 2023
Through a statement on their official website, Belgian Pro League champions Royal Antwerp have announced that they have strengthened their offensive ranks with the acquisition of Lagos-born center forward George Ilenikhena.    The Nigerian wonderkid, who also has a French passport, has put pen to paper on a f...
'I'd break the bank for Osimhen' - Piers Morgan urges Arsenal to sign world-class striker  
Published: June 29, 2023
Celebrity journalist Piers Morgan has urged Arsenal to sign world-class Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen this summer. Arsenal missed out on the Premier League title last season by 5 points despite being on top of the table for most of the season. The Gunners intend to challenge reigning champions Manchester Ci...
Cremonese chief provides update on Rangers pursuit of Cyriel Dessers 
Published: June 29, 2023
Cremonese Sporting Director Simone Giacchetta has revealed that the club is awaiting a new proposal from Glasgow Rangers for Super Eagles forward Cyriel Dessers. ​ ​ Rangers are interested in  the services of Dessers and have tabled an initial bid to Cremonese which has been rejected having failed to meet thei...
Rangers looking to sign Super Eagles star on loan with option to buy 
Published: June 29, 2023
Glasgow Rangers are still interested in signing Nigeria international Cyriel Dessers in the summer transfer window.   According to Italian transfer market website Tuttomercatoweb, the Scottish Premiership giants would like to take the Super Eagles star on loan with the option to buy, while Cremonese would like...
'I would be amazed' - Transfer market expert insists Osimhen to Liverpool is unlikely
Published: June 29, 2023
Victor Osimhen is unlikely to become a Liverpool player this summer despite the enormous quality of the Nigerian international, according to transfer market expert, Neil Jones.   Jones writing for Caughtoffside acknowledges that the Napoli striker is of world class status but insists that with so many attacking ...
Nigerian strikers resume pre-season training at Southampton amid transfer links 
Published: June 28, 2023
Nigerian attackers Paul Onuachu and Nathan Tella have resumed pre-season training at Southampton amid speculation linking the duo with a departure from the Championship club.   The Saints' first team have returned to training at Staplewood Campus in preparation for the 2023-2024 campaign, with Onuachu and...
Official: Africa's most expensive goalkeeper in history departs Chelsea 
Published: June 28, 2023
Through their official website, Chelsea have informed that Senegal international Edouard Mendy has left Stamford Bridge and completed a permanent transfer to Saudi Professional League side Al-Ahli.   Mendy joined Chelsea from Rennes in 2020 for a fee of €24million, making him the most expensive African goalke...
Confirmed: Brentford loan out talented defender of Nigerian descent 
Published: June 28, 2023
Through a statement on their official website, EFL League Two club Bradford City have announced the temporary signing of England U20 international of Nigerian descent, Daniel Oyegoke.    The Brentford-owned defender will spend the entirety of the forthcoming season at Bradford City, and will join his new teamm...
Official: 2023 Flying Eagles invitee returns to Arsenal mid-July after loan spell 
Published: June 28, 2023
2023 Flying Eagles invitee Ovie Ejeheri will return to parent club Arsenal in mid-July, Finnish Veikkausliiga club Seinäjoen Jalkapallokerho have officially announced.    The temporary loan agreement expires in mid-July with the transfer window opening, and Arsenal want the young goalkeeper in their summer ...
Ex-Tottenham defender insists Dessers would be better than Morelos if signed by Rangers
Published: June 28, 2023
Super Eagles striker Cyriel Dessers will make a good acquisition for Scottish side Rangers this summer and could be a better player than Alfredo Morelos according to the club's former defender Alan Hutton.     Dessers was involved in nine goals (7 goals, 2 assists) over the course of the 2022-2023 season, ...
Nigeria-eligible CB ends 8-year association with Arsenal by signing for League Two's Bluebirds
Published: June 28, 2023
Republic of Ireland youth teamer of Nigerian descent, Mazeed Ogungbo has ended an eight-year association with Arsenal after sealing a permanent transfer to League Two club Barrow A.F.C.   Ogungbo joined the Gunners in 2015, rising through the ranks before he was rewarded with his first professional contract in J...
2022 Super Eagles invitee Alhassan Yusuf not a player of interest to Sporting Lisbon
Published: June 28, 2023
Royal Antwerp central midfielder Alhassan Yusuf is reportedly not a player of interest to Portuguese Primeira Liga giants Sporting Lisbon.   It was previously claimed that the 2022 Super Eagles invitee was a potential reinforcement for Sporting CP for the 2023-2024 season but the information has been disputed ...
Official: Ezeh joins two-time German champions Hannover 96
Published: June 28, 2023
With a statement on their official website, two-time German champions Hannover 96 have announced the signing of Hamburg-born Nigerian left-back Brooklyn Ezeh.    By signing a three-year contract with The Reds with an additional year as an option, Ezeh has ended his association with newly-promoted German 2.Bunde...
Celtic not currently pursing a deal for Leicester City's Super Eagles midfielder 
Published: June 27, 2023
Scottish Premiership champions Celtic are not currently pursuing a deal for Leicester City star Wilfred NdidI, according to reports.    Football Scotland says Celtic do not consider Ndidi as a serious transfer target for this transfer window. Per the report, the Hoops are considering the acquisition of a ...