Confirmed: Chelsea sign versatile defender who has trained with Super Eagles playmaker
Published: July 08, 2023
With a statement on their official website, Premier League giants Chelsea have announced that the signing of versatile defender Ishe Samuels-Smith has been completed.   The length and financial terms of the deal have not been disclosed by the two-time European champions.    Ishe Samuels-Smith's trans...
Okonkwo reports for pre-season training at Arsenal amid transfer links
Published: July 08, 2023
English Nigerian goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo has reported for pre-season training at Arsenal amid speculation linking him with a departure, whether on loan or a permanent transfer, from the Emirates Stadium this summer.   Arsenal youth team guru Jeorge Bird has informed that Okonkwo is back in training with the Gu...
Flying Eagles star admits he'd love to play for Liverpool, Chelsea, Man Utd, 2 other Euro giants 
Published: July 08, 2023
Nigeria U20 international Daniel Daga has named the five teams he would love to play for within the next five years.    The FC One Rocket wonderkid has enjoyed a meteoric rise to prominence over the last one year or so on the back of his outstanding performances for the Flying Eagles.    He was a member...
English-Hungarian-Nigerian midfielder signs new contract at Manchester City 
Published: July 07, 2023
Michael Okeke has taken to social media to announce that he has signed his first professional contract at English Premier League champions Manchester City.    Okeke has been rewarded with his first professional deal seven years after joining the Manchester City academy from Bolton Wanderers.    In what ...
Three reasons Manchester United need to sign Victor Osimhen this summer
Published: July 07, 2023
Teams in the European market have started making plans to strengthen their squad ahead of the upcoming campaign with the hope of recording a better achievement than last the 2022-2023 season.   The teams are taking advantage of the summer transfer window to search for players to improve their squad.   In th...
Chelsea coach Pochettino reveals when Madueke will report for pre-season training
Published: July 07, 2023
New Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino has revealed when Noni Madueke and his fellow England youth International Levi Colwill will resume for preseason. The duo are currently on duty with the England U21s who have advanced to the final of the European U21 Championship with Madueke playing a key role for Lee Carsley&...
2013 Fifa U17 World Cup Golden Ball winner yet to agree deal with Nottingham Forest
Published: July 07, 2023
All is not as it seems regarding reports linking 2013 Fifa U17 World Cup Golden Ball winner, Kelechi Iheanacho with a transfer to two-time European champions Nottingham Forest this summer.    The Athletic UK's Paul Taylor and Daniel Taylor have insisted that the Leicester City striker is one of countles...
Rayo Vallecano working on a deal to sign Real Madrid's history-making Nigerian winger
Published: July 07, 2023
La Liga club Rayo Vallecano are working on a deal to sign versatile Spanish-Nigerian-South Korean winger Marvin Akinlabi.    Akinlabi entered into the history books as the first Nigeria-eligible footballer to play competitively for Real Madrid’s first team when he made his La Liga debut against Real Socieda...
Man Utd boss promotes two teenagers of Nigerian descent to first team training 
Published: July 07, 2023
Manchester United have started preparations for the 2023-2024 season, with the first team players reporting for pre-season training at Carrington on Thursday.   Red Devils manager Erik ten Hag promoted two teenagers of Nigerian descent to first team training in the shape of Shola Shoretire and Maximillian Oyed...
Aina, Chukwuemeka, Madueke send messages to Azpilicueta after Chelsea departure
Published: July 06, 2023
Super Eagles right-back Ola Aina and Nigeria-eligible duo Carney Chukwuemeka and Noni Madueke have sent their goodwill messages to César Azpilicueta who has left Chelsea after 11 years of service to the club. Azplicueta joined Chelsea in 2012 from Olympique Marseille and went on to make 508 appearances for the Th...
Official: Man Utd youth product Balogun signs contract extension at Watford
Published: July 06, 2023
With a statement on their official website, Championship club Watford have confirmed that Manchester United-reared defender Hamzat Balogun has extended his contract.   The Hornets revealed last month that contract offers were made to several players within the academy ranks including Balogun.    The Nige...
Arsenal striker of Nigeria descent in contact with Chelsea over possible transfer
Published: July 06, 2023
The representatives of Arsenal striker of Nigeria descent Folarin Balogun have reportedly opened talks with Chelsea over the possibility of the striker moving to Stamford Bridge. ​ ​ ​According to footballtransfers, the former England youth international is in search of more regular first opportunities away fr...
Anglo-Nigerian winger's future at Chelsea remains unclear despite new deal on the table 
Published: July 06, 2023
Despite a new deal on the table for Tudor Mendel-Idowu, the future of the England underage international of Nigerian descent at Chelsea remains unresolved, according to reports.    The exciting winger was among the players retained for the forthcoming season, with the Blues offering him a fresh contract.  �...
Cannavaro warns Napoli that PSG or Man Utd will sign Osimhen if they want Serie A player
Published: July 06, 2023
2006 World Cup winner and onetime FIFA World Player of the Year, Fabio Cannavaro has shared his thoughts on the future of Nigeria international Victor Osimhen at Napoli.    This summer, Osimhen is on the wishlist of all the top European clubs in the market for a traditional number 9 after a banner season that ...
Middlesbrough striker Akpom attracting interest from French Ligue 1 duo
Published: July 06, 2023
Two French Ligue 1 clubs have reportedly joined the race to sign Middlesbrough striker Chuba Akpom this summer.    According to Sacha Tavolieri, via Football League World, it is claimed Akpom is attracting interest from Ligue 1 pair RC Lens and LOSC Lille.    Lille striker Jonathan David and RC Lens...