Burton Albion's Tunisian coach running the rule over released Liverpool central defender Olufunwa 
Published: July 17, 2023
EFL League One club Burton Albion have handed a trial to English-born Nigerian central defender Oludare Olufunwa with a view to a possible transfer this summer, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.   Olufunwa is currently unemployed following his release by Premier League giants Liverpool after the expiry of his contr...
Chelsea include two young stars of Nigerian descent in USA tour squad
Published: July 17, 2023
Chelsea have included two Super Eagles-eligible players in their 29-man squad for the United States pre-season tour. As announced on the official webpage of the Blues, young midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka and dazzling right winger Noni Maduke have been named alongside 27 others for the club's pre-season tour to...
Official: Manchester United confirm teenage Nigerian striker has signed new deal
Published: July 17, 2023
With a statement on their official website, Premier League giants Manchester United  have announced their new intake of academy scholars for the 2023-2024 season.   As per Premier League rules, all players in their U17 year are required to start the season on a scholarship agreement, before they are permitted t...
Burnley learn asking price for former Nigeria U23 international 
Published: July 17, 2023
English Premier League newcomers Burnley have learned how much they will pay to land the signature of one of the players being linked with a move to Turf Moor this summer.    According to Italian transfer market portal Tuttomercatoweb,  former Nigeria U23 international David Okereke is valued at around 6-7 mi...
Done deal: Manchester United youth product Odubeko joins C.S. Marítimo
Published: July 17, 2023
Republic of Ireland U21 international of Nigerian descent Mipo Odubeko has embarked on an exciting new chapter in his career.   With a statement on their official website, Portuguese second-tier club C.S. Marítimo have announced the signing of the Manchester United academy product. Odubeko has put pen to p...
Super Eagles-eligible player to leave Arsenal this summer after 14 years of service
Published: July 17, 2023
Super Eagles-eligible goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo is set to leave Arsenal this summer after fourteen years of service, having joined the north London club in 2009.   This was confirmed by Fabrizio Romano who wrote on his Twitter page on Monday morning that it has been agreed that the young goalkeeper on a perman...
Burnley identify cheaper alternative to Southampton winger Tella
Published: July 17, 2023
Less than three weeks to the start of the new Championship season, the future of Southampton winger Nathan Tella is still unresolved.   According to journalist Darren Witcoop, the Hale End Academy product is being priced out of a move to Burnley, who have now identified a cheaper alternative to the Stevenage-bo...
Anglo-Nigerian GK left out of Arsenal pre-season tour squad amid transfer links
Published: July 16, 2023
Anglo-Nigerian goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo has been excluded from Arsenal's tour squad to the United States amidst transfer links.   This was confirmed on Arsenal's official website where a 29-player squad has been announced for the club's pre-season tour to the United States and the young goalie's n...
Talented Swedish-Nigerian winger rejects Barcelona in favour of Lecce switch
Published: July 16, 2023
Through their official website, Italian Serie A club Lecce have announced the signing of Sweden underage international of Nigerian descent Jeremy Agbonifo.   By signing a contract at Leece, the winger has ended his association with Portuguese giants Porto, whom he represented in last season's UEFA Youth Leag...
Man Utd coach retains Oyedele in first team despite Casemiro, McTominay back for pre-season
Published: July 16, 2023
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has made an interesting decision before announcing his roster for the United States Tour.   Manchester-born defensive midfielder Maxi Oyedele has been retained in the first team despite the return of several midfielders to Carrington Training Complex on Saturday July 15. ...
Confirmed: Super Eagles-eligible striker signs new deal with PL new boys Luton Town
Published: July 16, 2023
With a statement on their official website, Luton Town have confirmed that Super Eagles-eligible forward Elijah Adebayo has signed a new deal with the club though the duration of the contract was not disclosed.    Adebayo has signed  a contract extension with the Hatters following their promotion to the Premi...
Everton test the waters regarding a move for Nigerian with 34 goal involvements last season
Published: July 16, 2023
With the 2023-2024 English Premier League campaign expected to start in August, Everton hope to improve their squad to avoid getting into another relegation battle.   Last season,  Everton finished in 17th position, a place and two points above Leicester City, who occupied the last relegation spot.   I...
Napoli coach provides update on the future of Man Utd, Chelsea-linked striker Osimhen
Published: July 15, 2023
Providing an update on the future of Victor Osimhen, Napoli manager Rudi Garcia has claimed that the Super Eagles forward wants to stay at the club and achieve more success.   The future of the star striker has been one of the subjects of discussion in the transfer window having been linked with European heavywe...
Arsenal manager introduces new signings Rice and Timber to Okonkwo, other first teamers 
Published: July 15, 2023
Super Eagles-eligible goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo is back with the Arsenal first team squad after missing the trip to Germany for undisclosed reasons.    The Hale End Academy graduate was not named in the traveling party to Germany, where a pre-season training camp was held, culminating in a friendly with 2.Bunde...
Reading considering move for Nigerian midfielder who learned his trade at Tottenham 
Published: July 15, 2023
League One club Reading are mulling over a move for English-born Nigerian player Luke Amos, according to reports.   Football League World making reference to Darren Witcoop claims the Royals are keeping tabs on the Tottenham Hotspur-reared central midfielder.    The 26-year-old was a player of Tottenham...