Chelsea still retain an interest in signing 2015 Fifa U17 World Cup Golden Boot winner
Published: August 09, 2024
Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Chelsea still retain an interest in signing Victor Osimhen amid the imminent arrival of Samu Omorodion. There have been reports that the signing of the 2024 Olympic Games gold medalist would affect the Blues' pursuit of the 2015 Fifa U17 World Cup Golden...
No going back: Anglo-Nigerian striker joins Tottenham Hotspur on six-year deal, subject to medical 
Published: August 09, 2024
Dominic Solanke's five-year association with Bournemouth is about to come to an end, with reports confirming that the one-cap England international of Nigerian descent is joining Tottenham Hotspur, subject to a traditional medical. According to transfer market expert David Ornstein, Tottenham Hotspur have reache...
More competition for Madueke as Chelsea agree deal for winger with 111 PL appearances
Published: August 09, 2024
As revealed by David Ornstein for The Athletic, Chelsea have agreed a deal with Wolverhampton Wanderers for the signing of Pedro Neto, who will compete for a spot in the starting lineup with Nigerian winger Noni Madueke. The Blues will pay €60m plus €3m in potential bonuses to acquire the services of the Portugu...
Obi Mikel names the player who often arrived late to training during early Chelsea days
Published: August 09, 2024
Former Super Eagles captain and Chelsea legend John Obi Mikel has revealed that Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku was the player who often arrived late to training and matches during his early days at the club. Mikel, who spent 11 successful years with Chelsea, shared this insight during his recent visit to Cobham Arena...
Bournemouth agree to sell Solanke to Tottenham Hotspur; Liverpool stand to benefit financially 
Published: August 09, 2024
As reported by transfer market guru David Ornstein for The Athletic, Bournemouth have agreed a club-record fee to sell Super Eagles-eligible striker Dominic Solanke, to Tottenham Hotspur with talks still going on between both clubs on the completion of the deal. Tottenham have agreed personal terms with the striker ...
Chelsea book medical for Super Eagles-eligible player ahead of completing transfer
Published: August 08, 2024
Chelsea are set to schedule a medical examination for Super Eagles-eligible player Samu Omorodion as they prepare to finalize his transfer from Atletico Madrid. The Blues have reportedly secured the Nigerian-born striker's signature in a deal valued at £34.5 million and he is expected to sign a seven-year contr...
Watford icon suggests Solanke should join Arsenal instead of Tottenham Hotspur
Published: August 08, 2024
Watford legend Troy Deeney has cautioned Tottenham Hotspur against signing Bournemouth forward Dominic Solanke, suggesting that the player would be a better fit for Arsenal instead. Solanke, who had an impressive 2023/2024 season with Bournemouth, scoring 19 goals and providing 3 assists in 38 league games, has been...
UAE Pro League club agree deal to sign West Ham CB after missing out on Troost-Ekong 
Published: August 08, 2024
UAE Pro League club Shabab Al Ahli Club have reached a club-to-club agreement with West Ham United over the signing of French central defender Kurt Zouma, according to Sky Sports UK.  Shabab Al-Ahli held concrete interest in signing another experienced central defender in the shape of William Troost-Ekong during...
Done deal: After Martins and Babayaro, Newcastle United sign another player of Nigerian heritage
Published: August 08, 2024
With a statement on their official website, Newcastle United have confirmed the signing of Denmark U21 international of Nigerian descent William Osula from Sheffield United.  Although the financial terms of the deal have not been disclosed, it has been widely reported that Osula has ended his association with the ...
'Hard to believe' - Ex-Man Utd forward tells Chelsea they are overpaying for Spanish-Nigerian striker
Published: August 08, 2024
Former Manchester United forward Terry Gibson thinks that Samuel Omorodion is moving to Chelsea for a fee above his true market value, taking into account he is not yet a finished article and struggled to impress in the back end of last season. Chelsea and Atlético de Madrid have reached a club-to-club agreement fo...
Chelsea beat Bayer Leverkusen, other clubs in race for Spanish-born Nigerian striker
Published: August 07, 2024
Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Chelsea have agreed a deal with Atletico Madrid for the signing of Spanish-born Nigerian striker Samu Omorodion, beating Bayer Leverkusen and other competitors in the process. The deal had been in place before now, but its completion was reliant on Julian Al...
Ogunneye and Oyedele show support to injured Manchester United teammate Yoro
Published: August 07, 2024
Tri-national player Maxi Oyedele and England youth international of Nigerian descent Habeeb Ogunneye are among the Manchester United players who have sent messages of support to Leny Yoro after the defender shared an update on his recent injury. English-Polish-Nigerian midfielder Oyedele traveled with the Red De...
Iheanacho breaks his silence on departure from Leicester City with thanks to fans, ex-teammates, owner
Published: August 07, 2024
Super Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho has finally sent his farewell to Leicester City after the completion of his move to Sevilla last week. He joined Leicester City in 2017 for a reported £25m fee in what was at the time a record fee paid for a Nigerian player and had a fruitful stay with the former Premier Leagu...
'Definitely' - Smith Rowe credits former Arsenal teammates Iwobi and Leno for helping him settle at Fulham
Published: August 07, 2024
England international Emile Smith Rowe has revealed that Alex Iwobi and Bernd Leno are among the players who have helped him settle at Fulham following his transfer from Arsenal.  The midfielder's move to Fulham for a reported fee of £27 million made him the second most expensive Hale End Academy product sold ...
'Are we sure it's worth it?' - Ex-sporting director insists Napoli better with Osimhen and without Lukaku
Published: August 07, 2024
Former Italian sporting director Enrico Fedele is against the idea of Napoli signing Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku as a replacement for Victor Osimhen, arguing that the Parthenopeans are stronger with the Nigerian in the squad. The reigning African Footballer of the Year extended his contract with Napoli last Dec...