Nottingham Forest make verbal offer to Monaco for French midfielder despite links with Ndidi
Published: August 17, 2023
Nottingham Forest have made a verbal offer to sign French midfielder Youssouf Fofana despite links with Wilfred Ndidi. According to The Athletic (subscription required), Forest have proposed to pay 29.8 million pounds which is equal to 35 million euros to Monaco for the services of the midfielder. They are a...
'He's young, raw, explosive' - European football expert waxes lyrical about Tottenham target Orban 
Published: August 17, 2023
One of the players being considered by Tottenham Hotspur to replace Harry Kane is Nigerian striker Gift Orban.   The England and Tottenham Hotspur legend completed his transfer to Bayern Munich last week for a guaranteed fee of 100 million euros, and departed the Lilywhites as their all-time top scorer with 280...
Monaco emerge as suitors for Tottenham Hotspur CB after struggling to sign Tosin 
Published: August 17, 2023
French Ligue 1 club Monaco are reportedly eyeing a move for Tottenham Hotspur central defender Davinson Sanchez after struggling to sign Fulham's Nigerian star Tosin Adarabioyo.    The Principality club saw their latest bid of ten million euros rejected, with the Cottagers holding firm in their decision to...
Bayern Munich's search for a No. 6: Leicester City star Ndidi among players targeted 
Published: August 17, 2023
Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel is keen to bolster his squad with the signing of a number 6 before the close of the summer transfer window.    According to celebrated German sports magazine, Kicker, Leicester City's holding midfielder Wilfred Ndidi is among the players being considered for the role.  ...
Official: Former Super Eagles invitee signs new Crystal Palace contract amid Chelsea interest 
Published: August 17, 2023
With a statement on their official website, Crystal Palace have announced that 2021 Super Eagles invitee Michael Olise has committed his future to the club by putting pen to paper on a new four-year contract.    The France U21 international is heavily linked with a summer transfer to Chelsea, where he spent th...
Homegrown player rule: Pundit reveals a move for Nigerian striker would help Tottenham massively 
Published: August 17, 2023
Football London pundit Rob Guest believes Gift Orban will have no problem playing for Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League if he moves to the club this summer amidst their non-homegrown quota crisis. ​ ​​The Nigerian striker alongside Dusan Vlahovic, Romelu Lukaku and Brennan Johnson have all been linked ...
'On the list for sure' - Fabrizio Romano confirms Tottenham Hotspur appreciate Gift Orban 
Published: August 17, 2023
Italian transfer market expert Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Tottenham Hotspur like Gift Orban and have been keeping tabs on his performances at Belgian Pro League side KAA Gent.    Orban has established a reputation as one of the finest young strikers in the whole of Europe, scoring 20 goals in 22 appeara...
'I tried to sign him from Arsenal' - Ajax's Director of Football says he wanted Akpom at Borussia Dortmund 
Published: August 17, 2023
Ajax's Director of Football, Sven Mislintat has admitted that he wanted to sign Chuba Akpom for Borussia Dortmund eight years ago but the Nigerian striker decided to remain at Arsenal.    Dortmund-born Mislintat worked as Head of Scouting and Head of Professional Football at Borussia Dortmund from 2006 to ...
Transfer saga rages on: Fulham reject N8.5b bid for Tottenham target Tosin 
Published: August 16, 2023
The Tosin Adarabioyo transfer saga remains unresolved with approximately two weeks to the close of the summer transfer window.   Frank Trimboli, the agent mandated by Fulham to negotiate the transfer of the Manchester-born Nigerian central defender, is doing everything possible to move the Manchester City acad...
Super Eagles star Bassey sends message to injured Arsenal defender Timber
Published: August 16, 2023
Super Eagles centre-back Calvin Bassey has reacted to the news that Jurrien Timber has suffered an injury to his anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee.and has sent a sympathizing message to the Arsenal defender.   ​The duo are no strangers as they spent a season together at Ajax Amsterdam. ​ ​ �...
Done deal: Hale End product Akpom joins Ajax Amsterdam for a fee of N10.4b
Published: August 16, 2023
With a statement on their official website, Dutch Eredivisie giants Ajax Amsterdam have announced the signing of Arsenal's Hale End Academy product Chuba Akpom from Championship outfit Middlesbrough FC.   Ajax Amsterdam have confirmed that they are paying a transfer fee of €12.3 million (approximately N1...
Official: Manchester United include four players of Nigerian descent in PDP group 
Published: August 16, 2023
Through their official website, Premier League giants Manchester United have confirmed the club's Professional Development Phase (PDP) group for the 2023-2024 season, with four players of Nigerian descent making the roster.    Shola Shoretire is the most notable name on the list and joining him are Victo...
European club leapfrog Stevenage in race to sign Arsenal's Nigerian-born midfielder
Published: August 16, 2023
After bolstering their attack with the signing of Super Eagles striker Aaron Samuel Olanare, European outfit Neftchi Baku are in advanced talks to sign another Nigerian-born player in Arsenal midfielder Tim Akinola, allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report.   The nine-time Azerbaijani champions have reache...
'Can play in that No. 10 position' - Pundit backs Olise to step into the shoes of injured Chelsea star Nkunku
Published: August 16, 2023
Sky Sports pundit Zac Djellab reckons that Michael Olise could become Chelsea's first-choice number 10 in the absence of Christopher Nkunku who sustained an ankle injury during the Blues' pre-season game against Borussia Dortmund, which will rule him out for an extended period.   Olise is on the verge of...
'Physical but not quite as mobile' - Pundit rates and slates Rangers striker Dessers 
Published: August 16, 2023
BBC pundit Steven Thompson has delivered his verdict on the performance of Cyriel Dessers during Rangers' 1-1 draw with Servette in a UEFA Champions League third round qualifier in Geneva on Tuesday night.   Rangers manager Michael Beale bowed to the pressure of the fans by omitting Dessers from the startin...