Rangers icon surprised Super Eagles defender was sold for a similar fee as Arsenal star
Published: July 22, 2022
Rangers icon Barry Ferguson has admitted his surprise that Nigeria defender Calvin Bassey commanded a similar transfer fee to the deal which took ex-Celtic star Kieran Tierney to Arsenal in the summer of 2019.   Bassey completed a transfer to Dutch side Ajax for a fixed fee of 19 million pounds, a further £3.5 ...
Forest Green Rovers mulling over signing released Celtic Irish-Nigerian striker
Published: July 22, 2022
EFL League One newcomers Forest Green Rovers are mulling over signing former Republic of Ireland U21 international of Nigerian descent Jonathan Afolabi.   Gloucestershire Live says Afolabi is on the radar of Forest Green Rovers having recently trained with the club.   The 22-year-old is currently unemploy...
Three-time English first-tier champions emerge as frontrunners to sign Chelsea starlet Anjorin
Published: July 22, 2022
Three-time English first tier champions Huddersfield Town have emerged as frontrunners to sign Chelsea midfielder Faustino Anjorin in the summer transfer window, according to various reports in the English press.   The Guardian Football reporter Jacob Steinberg has informed that Huddersfield Town are set to sign...
Bundesliga or Championship: Which would be a good move for Arsenal's Super Eagles-eligible striker?
Published: July 22, 2022
The transfer window is an avenue of opportunities for players around the world. For youngsters who are close to their club's first team, it is an important time to make decisions on their career progression.   One of such youngsters is Arsenal's Super Eagles-eligible striker Folarin Balogun. The 21-year-...
Two things Kilmarnock can expect from new signing Ryan Alebiosu
Published: July 21, 2022
With renowned Nigerian footballers enjoying a good summer transfer window, the same is applicable to the young ones who are looking to carve a name for themselves in the footballing world.   Today, it was confirmed that Scottish club Kilmarnock FC had completed the signing of Arsenal-owned Nigerian right-back Ry...
Porto's Super Eagles star reacts to Crystal Palace, Brighton, Fulham links; release clause revealed
Published: July 21, 2022
Porto defender Zaidu Sanusi has played down speculation in the media linking him with a transfer to the English Premier League.   The Nigeria international is reportedly a subject of interest to Brighton & Hove, Fulham and Crystal Palace this summer.   The Seagulls are expected to delve into the transfer ...
Queens Park Rangers make transfer decision on Chelsea's Nigeria-eligible midfielder
Published: July 21, 2022
Championship outfit Queens Park Rangers will not be pursuing a deal for England U20 international of Nigerian descent Faustino Anjorin amid speculation linking him with a potential move to Loftus Road in the summer transfer window.   It was previously claimed that Queens Park Rangers as well as Coventry City, H...
Spurs target reveals intention of playing in EPL, reiterates desire to represent Italy over Nigeria
Published: July 21, 2022
Destiny Udogie, who is attracting interest from Tottenham Hotspur this summer, has revealed his intention of playing in the English Premier League in the future.   The Italian-Nigerian put himself in the shop window after an outstanding season at Udinese that saw his register five goals and set up three others i...
Orlando City 1 Arsenal 3 : Anglo-Nigerian duo not given minutes amid transfer speculation
Published: July 21, 2022
There are strong indications that 2001-born Anglo-Nigerian players Arthur Okonkwo and Folarin Balogun are not in the plans of manager Mikel Arteta at least for the first half of the forthcoming season.   For the second consecutive pre-season friendly, the goalkeeper and striker were not give minutes by the Spani...
Arsenal, Chelsea or Man Utd : Which club currently needs Ndidi more based on philosophy?
Published: July 20, 2022
The transfer window is now gradually getting to the serious stages with clubs around the world either finalizing or walking away from deals.   The Premier League especially has seen the influx of outstanding talents from abroad with the likes of Erling Braut Haaland and Darwin Nunez as prime examples.   N...
Official : Agbontohoma extends contract with Sheffield Wednesday
Published: July 20, 2022
Through their official website, League One club Sheffield Wednesday have announced that former Arsenal schoolboy David Agbontohoma has extended his contract with the Owls.   The 20-year-old arrived at Sheffield Wednesday a year ago following a successful trial.   He made his professional debut against aga...
Nottingham Forest interested in N12.5b-rated Super Eagles star
Published: July 20, 2022
According to the Daily Mail UK, English Premier League new boys Nottingham Forest are interested in signing Super Eagles striker Emmanuel Dennis from Watford.   Watford were relegated from the Premier League last season and the need for the Hornets to trim their wage bill has ensured that the Nigerian striker is...
'Wanted to sign me for Warri Wolves' - Super Eagles captain on relationship with Pinnick, backs third term
Published: July 20, 2022
Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa has detailed his relationship with Amaju Pinnick, stating that the Nigeria Football Federation boss attempted to bring him to Warri Wolves when he was Chairman of the Delta State club.   Pinnick has claimed that he is not seeking re-election for a third term in the aftermath of Ni...
Confirmed : Golden Eaglets-eligible forward signs scholarship deal with Watford
Published: July 20, 2022
Championship club Watford announced their new intake of academy scholars on Tuesday, July 19, with a promising teenager of Nigerian descent part of the group.   Prince Sikiru has put pen to paper on a two-year scholarship deal with the Vicarage Road Stadium outfit.   And for the next two seasons, he will ...
Anglo-Nigerian midfielder rejects new Aston Villa contract amid Arsenal, Barcelona links
Published: July 20, 2022
The contract saga involving England U19 sensation of Nigerian descent Carney Chukwuemeka and Aston Villa has not yet ended as the central midfielder sees his future elsewhere having rejected a new deal to extend his stay at Villa Park.   According to The Telegraph via Daily Mirror, the likelihood of the Anglo-Ni...