FC Midtjylland sign replacement for Brentford-bound Nigerian midfielder
Published: June 30, 2021
Danish Superliga side FC Midtjylland have announced via their official website that they have reached an agreement with Ceará SC on the transfer of Brazilian central midfielder Charles Matos. Charles has inked a five-year contract with The Wolves that runs until June 30, 2026. According to Danish newspaper Herning...
Three Red Bull Salzburg Nigeria-eligible strikers send messages to Daka after Leicester transfer
Published: June 30, 2021
English Premier League side Leicester City on Wednesday finally confirmed the capture of prolific Zambia international Patson Daka from Red Bull Salzburg. The 22-year-old will join the Foxes on a five-year deal from July 1, 2021, subject to Premier League and international clearance. Daka has been acquired by the ...
Confirmed : Another young star signs new deal with WSL champions Chelsea
Published: June 30, 2021
Charlotte Wardlaw is the second academy graduate to sign a new contract with Women's Super League champions Chelsea this week, after goalkeeper Emily Orman. A midfielder by trade, Wardlaw has extended her stay at Chelsea Women until the summer of 2023 with a further one-year option available. Chelsea have rewarde...
Done deals : Young Chelsea and Liverpool central defenders join Newcastle United
Published: June 30, 2021
With a statement on their official website, Newcastle United have announced the signings of promising youngsters Charlie Wiggett and Remi Savage from Chelsea and Liverpool respectively. The two central defenders will initially link up with the Magpies U23s team , as recommended by Interim Academy Manager Steve Harper...
Dennis reveals he received advice from ex-Man Utd star before and after Watford move
Published: June 30, 2021
Brand new Watford signing Emmanuel Dennis has revealed that he received advice from former Manchester United striker Odion Ighalo before and after completing his transfer to the Hornets. Less than a year after a proposed move to West Brom fell through, the ex-Club Brugge winger now has the opportunity to play in on...
Photo : Nigerian winger who models his game after Neymar starts training with Arsenal U18s
Published: June 29, 2021
Arsenal U18s have started preparations for the new season ahead of their first pre-season friendly against Chelmsford City at the EMG Inspire Stadium on Saturday, July 3rd. According to the training images published by Arsenal Academy via Instagram, two Nigeria-eligible teenagers were spotted during the workout. ...
Photo confirmation : Ex-Nigeria U20 star returns for second spell at Middlesbrough
Published: June 29, 2021
Through a statement on their official website, Championship outfit Middlesbrough have confirmed the signing for former Nigeria U20 international Sammy Ameobi. The 29-year-old has been unveiled as a new player of Boro (see photo) following a successful physical examination at Rockliffe. Predominantly a winger by t...
Nigerian-born defender, previously linked with Chelsea & Man City, wanted by Galatasaray
Published: June 29, 2021
Atlanta United fullback George Bello is the subject of transfer interest from several European clubs, according to multiple reports in the Turkish and American press. Born in Nigeria's capital, Abuja, the 19-year-old Bello is eligible to represent the Nigerian national teams through his parents and citizenship but ...
Done deal : Bolton Wanderers loan in Arsenal-reared winger of Nigerian descent
Published: June 28, 2021
Through their official website, newly-promoted League One club Bolton Wanderers have confirmed the loan signing of Anglo-Nigerian winger Xavier Amaechi. The England U20 international has put pen to paper on an initial six-month loan deal from German 2 Bundesliga side Hamburger SV. Amaechi played youth football f...
Tough tackling defender departs Chelsea after three years
Published: June 28, 2021
Exciting young defender Charlie Wiggett has taken to social media to announce his departure from European champions Chelsea. Wiggett was on the books of Chelsea for three years having joined the Premier League side from Swindon Town in his U15 year. The Reading-born Wiggett was among the U18s first-year intake ...
Real Madrid keen to insert buy-back clause in proposed deal taking Nigerian winger to Torino
Published: June 28, 2021
Italian Serie A club Torino are thrashing out a deal with Real Madrid for the signature of Spanish-Nigerian-Korean winger Marvin Akinlabi. According to transfer market expert Gianluca Di Marzio writing for Tuttomercatoweb, Torino Technical Director Davide Vagnati has started talks with Real Madrid for Akinlabi. W...
Rennes ready to battle West Ham, Brighton & Hove for 35-goal Nigerian striker
Published: June 28, 2021
Rennes are the latest team interested in signing Nigerian attacker Paul Onuachu, according to reports. Butfootball making reference to MSV Foot says Cédric Bakambu is not the only center-forward tracked by the Brittany club in the summer transfer window as they also have Onuachu on their radar. Rennes are in th...
Ex-Nigeria U23 invitee, linked with Leeds United, Crystal Palace, turns down foreign offers
Published: June 28, 2021
Former Nigeria U23 invitee Osaze Urhoghide has made a decision on his next destination when his contract with demoted Championship club Sheffield Wednesday expires on June 30. According to The Star, the likelihood of the central defender remaining in the United Kingdom has increased as he has turned down offers from...
Photo confirmation : Promising goalkeeper inks new deal with WSL champions Chelsea
Published: June 28, 2021
With a statement on their official website, FA WSL champions Chelsea have announced that Emily Orman, 18,  has committed her future to the club by putting pen to paper on a new deal. The talented goalkeeper has signed her first professional contract with The Blues, a deal that runs until 2023 with the option to ex...
Bolton Wanderers plotting potential move for 'homesick' former Arsenal winger Amaechi
Published: June 28, 2021
League One newcomers Bolton Wanderers are reportedly plotting a potential summer move for former Arsenal winger of Nigerian parentage Xavier Amaechi. Football Insider says the England youth international is undergoing a trial at Bolton Wanderers, who were promoted to the third-tier of English football via the playo...