Raphael Onyedika transfer: Aston Villa, West Ham at alert as Club Brugge make key move

Super Eagles midfielder Raphael Onyedika has been linked with many top clubs outside Belgium for the last two years, but he has stayed with Club Brugge, Afrik-Foot reports.

​The 24-year-old defensive midfielder joined Club Brugge from Danish giants FC Midtjylland in 2022 and has since become a key player for the side.

He has established himself as one of the best players in the league, and despite multiple managerial changes, he has remained consistent.

​As a result, he has been linked with several clubs outside Belgium. In the English Premier League, he has been associated with sides like West Ham and Aston Villa.

​Additionally, there have been reports of interest from the German Bundesliga, with Wolfsburg and Eintracht Frankfurt touted as potential destinations.

Turkish Süper Lig giants Galatasaray were also heavily linked with the Super Eagles star last summer; however, after weeks of intense speculation, no move materialized.

​This summer is set to be another roller-coaster of speculation, as Onyedika has continued to shine.

Notably, he even earned recognition from Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone earlier this season. With just one year left on his contract, there will definitely be a lot of talk.

​However, to reduce the speculation, Club Brugge have a plan.

Club Brugge Plan New Deal For​ Raphael Onyedika

​Amid the speculation of a possible exit for Raphael Onyedika, Club Brugge have started making plans to ensure they don’t lose their star midfielder.

​According to a report by Belgian outlet Nieuwsblad, the Blauw-Zwart are planning to extend the deals of some key players, and Onyedika is one of them.

​With his current deal expiring next summer, they want to offer him a new long-term contract with improved pay. However, the exact details of the deal have not yet been confirmed.

​Nonetheless, it is unlikely that Onyedika would accept an extension, as he will be hoping to make a big move soon, and staying at Club Brugge might limit his opportunities.

​But for sure, the former Belgian champions will have to move quickly, because Onyedika will be able to negotiate with potential suitors starting next year.