Poland scout insists Man Utd's Oyedele will not follow the same path as USMNT GK Slonina 
Published: May 15, 2023
The Polish FA Talent ID Coordinator in the United Kingdom, Przemek Soczynski believes that Manchester United midfielder Maxi Oyedele will not follow the same path as Chelsea-owned goalkeeper Gabriel Slonina.   Born in Addison, Illinois, Slonina is eligible to play for Poland through his Polish parents but has...
Crystal Palace not happy with PSG's pursuit of Anglo-French-Nigerian winger 
Published: May 15, 2023
Crystal Palace are said to be unhappy with French giant  Paris Saint-Germain’ over their pursuit of Anglo-French-Nigerian winger, Michael Olise. ​ ​ ​According to FootballInsider, Crystal Palace believe that the interest of the French club might hinder their ambition to tie Olise down to a new contract with...
Chelsea send scouts to check on 28-goal Nigerian striker 
Published: May 15, 2023
Chelsea talent spotters were in the Lombardy region of Italy at the weekend for a scouting mission.    According to Il Mattino, Chelsea representatives were present at the U-Power Stadium - Brianteo to observe Nigeria international Victor Osimhen as reigning Serie A champions Napoli suffered a surprise 2-0 ...
On-loan Gunner Ejeheri keeps his fourth clean sheet in five games for SJK 
Published: May 15, 2023
Arsenal loanee Ovie Ejeheri was impressive again as SJK Seinäjoki continued their unbeaten streak in the Finnish Veikkausliiga season with a 1-0 win over Ilves Tampere this past weekend.    SJK Seinäjoki are the only undefeated team in the new season, having won four games and drawn two - their joint best s...
Report: Tottenham Hotspur weighing up move for 2017 Super Eagles invitee
Published: May 15, 2023
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly weighing up a summer move for 2017 Super Eagles invitee Eberechi Eze as they seek to bolster their squad ahead of next season.   According to Spanish transfer market website Fichjaes, Tottenham are considering signing Eze as a replacement for Swedish winger, Dejan Kulusevski. ...
Man Utd, Tottenham, Inter, Lille, Sevilla, Dortmund scouts watch Gift Orban score hat-trick
Published: May 14, 2023
Several top European clubs have set their eyes on outstanding striker Gift Orban who has been in remarkable form for KAA Gent since joining the Belgian side in the January transfer window.    According to authoritative Flemish newspaper Het Nieuwsblad, Lille posted scouts to run the rule over the Nigerian dur...
Incoming Chelsea coach Pochettino identifies alternative to Victor Osimhen 
Published: May 14, 2023
Chelsea are on the brink of confirming the appointment of Argentinian football tactician Mauricio Pochettino as the new coach of the Blues with effect from next season.   This will be the third English club for Pochettino who has managed Southampton and Tottenham Hotspur in the past.   According to Th...
Nigerian CB watches on from the bench as Arsenal's title dreams evaporate after loss to Brighton 
Published: May 14, 2023
2019 Golden Eaglets invitee Odeluga Offiah was an unused substitute for Brighton & Hove on Sunday evening as  they defeated Arsenal 3-0 at the Emirates stadium to enhance their European qualification hopes.   The versatile central defender has received five call-ups in the last six games played by the Seagul...
Five observations from Iwobi's performance in Everton's loss to Gundogan-inspired Man City 
Published: May 14, 2023
Everton's relegation fears were exacerbated on Sunday evening with the emphatic 3-0 win of Manchester City over the Merseysiders ,with Ilkay Gundogan  involved in all the goals netted by Pep Guardiola's team.   Gundogan got on the scoresheet twice sandwiched in between a goal from Erling Haaland. �...
'Thorn in the Chelsea defence' - Leeds legend reveals what impressed him about Awoniyi 
Published: May 14, 2023
Leeds United legend Jermaine Beckford has revealed what impressed him the most about Taiwo Awoniyi in Nottingham Forest's 2-2 draw with Chelsea in a Premier League game at Stamford Bridge on Saturday afternoon.    Steve Cooper's side started the game fifth from bottom in the standings but they are now ...
Napoli desperate to prevent Victor Osimhen from leaving in the summer 
Published: May 14, 2023
Napoli are desperate to keep star striker, Victor Osimhen and are ready to give him a new contract with a pay rise and at the same time offer him a way out of the club. ​ ​ According to Repubblica, via Il Napolista, the Parthenopei will offer Osimhen an increase in wages and a promise to sell him next year in or...
Super Eagles-eligible player could play key role in Arsenal's proposed move for Declan Rice
Published: May 14, 2023
West Ham United are interested in signing Super Eagles-eligible player Folarin Balogun in the summer.   According to Fooball Transfers, the Hammers signing the England U21 international could hinge on the future of manager David Moyes.   Arsenal are one of the top Premier League clubs looking to sign infl...
The possible reason Aston Villa starlet eligible for Nigeria was omitted from England U20 WC roster
Published: May 14, 2023
Aston Villa starlet Tim Iroegbunam was a shock omission from the England squad for the upcoming FIFA U20 World Cup in Argentina.    Young Lions manager Ian Foster has selected three Nigeria-eligible players in his squad list, including Carney Chukwuemeka (Chelsea), Samuel Edozie (Southampton) and Daniel Oyegok...
PL-bound duo Burnley, Sheffield United interested in Chelsea midfielder of Nigerian descent 
Published: May 14, 2023
England U20 international of Nigerian descent Carney Chukwuemeka is being linked with a temporary departure from Chelsea ahead of the opening of the transfer window.    According to TEAMTalk, Chelsea are set to make the promising midfielder available for a loan transfer in the summer.    The report clai...
Nigerian-born midfielder suffers playoff heartbreak with Chesterfield ahead of return to Arsenal
Published: May 13, 2023
Arsenal-owned midfielder Tim Akinola has ended his loan spell at Chesterfield with a heartbreaking playoff loss on penalties to Notts County in the National League playoff final at Wembley on Saturday.    Chesterfield and Nott County faced off for a place in the English Football League, with the Magpies winning 4...