January Transfer Window Special : Top Five Nigerian Free Agents European Clubs Can Sign

With the January transfer window set to open in the coming weeks, allnigeriasoccer.com transfer market expert has compiled a list of the top five Nigerian stars available for signing without paying a single euro.

1) Name : Chuks Akabueze
Last Club : Odds BK
2016 Statistics : 11 goals (9 assists) in 38 games

Comments : Bentley decided to call time on his career with Odds BK despite being offered a new deal. The former Kwara United star is on the radar of teams based in Poland, United States plus FC Sheriff Tiraspol, Moldova.

2) Name : Taye Taiwo
Last Club : HJK Helsinki
2016 Statistics : 8 goals (6 assists) in 30 games

Comments : HJK marquee player rejected a new deal offered by the Finnish powerhouse. Since his stint with Queens Park Rangers, he rediscovered his best form last season. The free-kick specialist is rumoured to be on the radar of Chinese clubs.

3) Name : Chinedu Obasi
Last Club : AIK Stockholm
2016 Statistics : 6 goals (4 assists) in 10 games

Comments : One of the best strikers in the Swedish Allsvenskan in the second half of last season. Though Obasi earlier proclaimed he won’t extend his stay, AIK are hoping he will reverse the decision and have started contract talks with him. Now holidaying in the United States.

4) Name : John Chibuike
Last Club : AIK Stockholm
2015 - 2016 Statistics : 5 goals ( 5 assists) in 42 games

Comments : Things didn’t work out for Chibuike on his return to Sweden where he had been a household name at BK Hacken, due to his lack of playing opportunities. He shares the same agent with Portland Timbers’ Nigeria international Gbenga Arokoyo and a move to Major League Soccer may be on the cards.

5) Name : Saturday Erimuya
Last Club : Kayseri Erciyesspor
2015-2016 Statistics : 0 goals (0 assist) in 3 games

Comments : The Nigeria U23 defender has attracted interest from Maltese club Mosta and Spanish side Cadiz. Decided not to extend his contract with Kayseri Erciyesspor after they were demoted to the third-tier at the end of last season.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel