Arsenal, Spurs yet to table contract offer for Ugochukwu; Rennes starlet committed to France for now
Published: April 20, 2022
Allnigeriasoccer.com can report with certainty that English Premier League clubs Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur have not yet firmed up their interest in Stade Rennais midfielder Lesley Ugochukwu, few months before the transfer window opens for business.
L'Equipe broke the news that the Gunners and their north London rivals Spurs were keeping tabs on Ugochukwu,
who is the nephew of former Super Eagles defender Onyekachi Apam, with a view to recruiting him in the summer.
But the two clubs have not made a formal approach by making contact with Rennes and tabling a contract offer for the promising 18-year-old who has been likened to Arsenal icon Patrick Vieira due to his playing style.
Ugochukwu and his minders are aware of the interest from the Premier League and German Bundesliga but the youngster is focused on Rennes despite speculation surrounding his future.
Born in Rennes, the central midfielder, nephew of former Nigeria international Onyekachi Apam, is eligible to play international football for France and Nigeria, and has caps for the European giants at U18 level.
When contacted to comment on where his son's international future lies, Ugochukwu Senior told allnigeriasoccer.com : "Lesley is committed to France, this may change in future, but for now he's staying with France."
Ugochukwu signed his first professional contract with Rennes in the summer of 2020 and has totaled seventeen career appearances in the French Ligue 1 since debuting against Dijon in April 2021.
Ifeanyi Emmanuel
Photo Credit : staderennais.com
Copyright ANS
All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from allnigeriasoccer.com
All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from allnigeriasoccer.com
Latest News
- Osimhen sees off challenges from Liverpool and PSG stars to land African football's biggest individual prize
- CAF Awards 2023: Oshoala wins 6th POTY; Nnadozie Goalkeeper of the Year; Super Falcons best national team
- 'Gave Man Utd's back four a torrid time' - PL's record goalscorer hails Solanke for display at Old Trafford
- 'A great understanding with Osimhen' - Peseiro on similarities and differences between Lookman and Chukwueze
- Nwaneri trains with Arsenal first team pre-PSV after scoring five goals in FA Youth Cup clash
- CAF Awards 2023: Can Osimhen end Nigeria's 24-year wait for an African football king?
- 'We can do better' - Boniface reacts to Bayer's 1-1 draw against VfB Stuttgart
- Super Eagles-eligible defender agrees new long-term contract with Tottenham Hotspur
- Osimhen battles Saka, Mbappe, Messi, Ronaldo, 20 others for IFFHS Men's World Best Player 2023
- Tosin and Solanke join Liverpool, Tottenham forwards in BBC's Premier League Team of the Week


News Categories
- Football Betting
- African Players
- Australia/ Asia
- Belgian Championship
- Bundesliga
- Danish Football
- English Premier League
- Nigeria National Teams
- Nigeria Premier League
- Norwegian Football
- Polish Football
- Russian Championship
- Serie A
- Spanish Liga
- Swedish Championship
- Transfer
- Turkish Championship
- Ukrainian Football
- Uncategorized
- Women's Football