There are many Nigerian players who play in various leagues around the world, and this article will provide more information on Nigerian soccer players who most clubs will be interested in for the upcoming summer transfer window.
Southampton’s academy product is being watched by Watford and Brighton & Hove, according to Football League World. The 21-year-old has been directly involved in eleven goals in his last twelve Championship appearances, eight more than he had in the first eighteen league games of the season. Obafemi has been capped by the Republic of Ireland since he made his competitive debut against Denmark at the age of eighteen in a UEFA Nations League match in November 2018.
Prior to the opening of the transfer window, Swansea City were keeping tabs on Nigerian left-back Matthew Sorinola. According to Football League World, Sorinola is a target for Swansea City, and the club is considering a summer move for the defender. If the deal goes through, it will be a reunion of sorts between Sorinola and current Swansea City manager Russell Martin. Since the beginning of this year, the fullback has only played 25 minutes in 14 Pro League matches, which is a far cry from his usual starting role.
In an interview with La Gazzetta Dello Sport, Victor Osimhen reportedly stated that he prefers a move to Arsenal over one to Manchester United. Manchester United are reportedly interested in signing Nigeria international Victor Moses this summer in order to bolster their attack at Old Trafford. Edinson Cavani’s contract expires at the end of the season, and the Red Devils are looking for a new striker to replace him. As a possible replacement for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who joined Barcelona during the winter transfer window, the Gunners are also considering signing Osimhen.
Crystal Palace is reportedly close to agreeing on a deal to sign Nigeria international full-back Ola Aina from Torino, paving the way for his return to the English Premier League. Torino is willing to let the 25-year-old leave the club at the end of the season because his sale will allow them to generate funds to invest in other areas of the team that are deemed more important. This summer, Torino is interested in selling him to another club for a fee in the region of 10–12 million euros.
The latest English Premier League club to be linked with Taiwo Awoniyi is Leicester City. One of two Bundesliga players being considered by Leicester City for next season’s campaign, according to Sport Witness, is Hoffenheim midfielder, Christoph Baumgartner. Several “English middle-class clubs,” including Leicester, are reportedly interested in signing him this summer, according to a German newspaper. Awoniyi has had the best season of his professional career thus far, with a total of 18 goals in all competitions.
Conclusion
These are some of the players who may be moved in or out of a club depending on the situation. This also shows thatNigerian players are also great players who are gaining international recognition.
