Nigerian transfer news: Galatasaray’s big Osimhen decision, Moffi & other Super Eagles updates

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It is less than three weeks until the transfer market closes in the top five European leagues, and there are a lot of updates around Nigerian transfer news. All you need to do is to stay here on Afrik-foot as we keep you in touch with everything.

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Meanwhile, there are more updates concerning Nigerian players. Super Eagles-eligible attacker George Ilenikhena has been seriously linked with a transfer to Sevilla.

George Ilenikhena
George Ilenikhena. Copyright: xBaptistexAutissierxIMAGO

The 19-year-old joined Al-Ittihad from Monaco in a deal worth €33 million in the January transfer window, but he has struggled to make an impact there.

Sevilla have emerged as a likely destination, but there are roadblocks that could affect the transfer. Read more.

Galatasaray Make Victor Osimhen Decision

Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen in Nigerian transfer news
Super Eagles and Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen. Copyright: xxYagizxGurtugx IMAGO

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has been strongly linked with several clubs in the top five leagues this summer. He has been linked with Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal, Atletico Madrid, and Arsenal, but none of them have succeeded in getting his services.

Meanwhile, Galatasaray have been very clear about their intentions for the Super Eagles striker. They paid €75 million for his services, and will only sell for an arm and a leg. Now now reiterated that. Read more.

Terem Moffi Nears Germany

Super Eagles striker Terem Moffi in the Nigerian transfer news
Hamburg interested in Super Eagles striker Terem Moffi. Copyright: Imago

Another Nigerian striker Terem Moffi has been strongly linked with a transfer to Germany, with Hamburger SV touted as a very likely destination.

As it stands, the specifics of the transfer are unclear, but it will likely be an outright buy since Moffi has just one year left on his contract at OGC Nice. With the transfer window closing in less than three weeks, Moffi will be looking to sort out his future soon.

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Kelvin Omachonu is a sports writer covering Nigeria, with 6 years in sports media and a Reuters Digital Journalism certification. A bettor for 7 years, he specialises in football and basketball odds and responsible gambling, and has used operators including Bet9ja, SportyBet, Betano and 1xBet.