Torino, Trabzonspor get green light to sign 14-goal Super Eagles hopeful

Super Eagles target Rafiu Durosinmi could change his home again during the summer transfer window, with Turkish giants Trabzonspor and Serie A side Torino both monitoring his situation closely, Afrik-Foot reports.

The 23-year-old forward is facing a decisive period in his career after enduring a mixed first six months with Pisa in Italy following his January move from Czech club Viktoria Plzeň.

Reports from Italy suggest that Trabzonspor have intensified their interest in the Nigerian striker after tracking his performances in recent weeks. Torino are also studying the situation carefully as they prepare for possible changes in their attacking department before the 2026-27 campaign.

After only a few months at the club, Pisa are willing to listen to offers between €8 million and €10 million for the striker this summer, according to Italian outlet sestaporta.news.

Durosinmi joined Pisa during the January transfer window in a club-record deal worth €9 million, with another €2 million included in performance-related bonuses. The Nerazzurri believed they were signing one of the most promising young African strikers in Europe after his productive spell with Viktoria Plzeň.

The Nigerian announced himself dramatically on his Serie A debut when he scored an 87th-minute equaliser against Atalanta. The goal immediately raised excitement among Pisa supporters at Arena Garibaldi, but the months that followed proved far more difficult.

Durosinmi struggled for consistency in a demanding Serie A environment and ended the season with one goal and one assist in 12 league appearances. Despite the difficult adaptation period, several clubs remain convinced about his long-term potential because of his physical strength, aerial ability and movement inside the penalty area.

Trabzonspor see the former Box2Box FC academy striker as a possible long-term attacking option as they prepare for another campaign in the Turkish Süper Lig. Torino, meanwhile, are assessing new forwards because of uncertainty surrounding Colombian striker Duván Zapata.

Super Eagles opportunity growing closer

While his club future remains uncertain, Durosinmi is also moving closer to a breakthrough with the Nigerian senior national team.

Super Eagles coach Éric Chelle is understood to be monitoring the striker ahead of Nigeria’s upcoming Unity Cup squad announcement later this month.

Durosinmi had earlier been included in Nigeria’s provisional squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, although he eventually missed out on the final tournament list. However, his performances across the last two seasons have kept him firmly on the radar of the national team coaching crew.

Nigeria are expected to use the Unity Cup in London as an opportunity to assess new attacking options, especially with competition increasing around the Super Eagles forward positions.

Despite his difficult spell in Serie A, Durosinmi still managed 14 goals in 42 appearances in all competitions this term.

His performances in the Czech Republic particularly attracted attention from scouts across Europe before Pisa moved quickly to complete the transfer in January.

Apart from Trabzonspor and Torino, clubs in England and Germany are also believed to be monitoring developments around the striker. Premier League side West Ham United and Bundesliga outfit SC Freiburg have reportedly maintained interest, especially regarding possible loan arrangements that could help rebuild his confidence and market value.

Still, Durosinmi remains under contract with Pisa, but the coming weeks could define the next stage of his career.