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With top flight leagues in Europe preparing for their last league matches and the UEFA Champions League, Europa League finals drawing close, the next agenda for clubs is looking to the summer transfer window to bolster their teams ahead of the new season. It is no doubt that there are African players, particularly Nigerian players […]
With top flight leagues in Europe preparing for their last league matches and the UEFA Champions League, Europa League finals drawing close, the next agenda for clubs is looking to the summer transfer window to bolster their teams ahead of the new season.
However, some Nigerian players have suffered relegation with their clubs and will be seeking a way out.
In this article, we will be looking at the impacts these players have had or the conditions surrounding their likely transfer:
1. Victor Osimhen
The 24-year-old Napoli striker has been in the news for several weeks after his excellent performance this season ensured his team clinched the Scudetto. Osimhen has netted 28 goals, 4 assists in 37 appearances for the Naples side. He has been on Spanish giants, Real Madrid’s radar as well as Bayern Munich, Chelsea, and Manchester United. The question is, ‘where will the big Nigerian be playing next season?’
2. Gift Orban
There is no argument that 20-year-old KAA Gent attacker, Gift Orban has been in extreme form this season making waves in the Belgian Pro League and UEFA Europa Conference League. Orban has smashed has so far smashed in 22 goals in 21 appearances while also providing 2 assists. His age advantage has made him a much talked about prospect, who has attracted interests from Chelsea and Manchester United.
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3. Paul Onuachu
The 6ft 5″ striker made the big move to the now-relegated English Premier League side, Southampton in the January transfer window. Prior to his move, the former KRC Genk striker scored 17 goals in 33 appearances but has not seem to find his rhythm in the fast-paced English league. With Southampton relegated, the Nigerian international will consider weighing his options.
4. Joe Aribo
Ever since the Nigerian joined the now-relegated Southampton, he has not found his usual rhythm in the midfield. The British-Nigerian has not hit the ground running for the Saints’ after making the switch from Scottish side, Rangers last summer. He has 2 goals, no assists to his name in 28 appearances.
5. Kelechi Iheanacho
Kelechi Iheanacho has been tipped by football fans to leave Leicester City to a better team as The Foxes have not been much of force to contend with in the 2022/23 season as the club is swimming in relegation waters with their last game of the season being a decider of their fate. The Nigerian has scored 8 goals providing 4 assists in 34 appearances. There are presently no links of the attacker to any club but he will be one of the Nigerian players looking to make the switch in the summer.
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6. Wilfred Ndidi
Wilfred Ndidi has suffered several injuries in the 2022/23 English Premier League making just 30 appearances which is his lowest in about three years. With, Leicester City struggling to stay in the Premier League, Ndidi’s chances of walking out the exit looks increasingly likely.
7. Terem Moffi
The Nigerian and OGC Nice attacker, Terem Moffi has been in fine form in the French Ligue 1 this season scoring 20 goals, 2 assists in 36 appearances across all competitions. Moffi is an interesting prospect with top Ligue 1 clubs jostling for his signature. He will be an interesting name in the summer transfer market.
8. Alex Iwobi
Everton midfielder, Alex Iwobi will be looking for a way out as Everton’s fate will be decided in the last match of the English Premier League. Iwobi has scored 8 goals, 2 assists in 40 appearances. He will fancy a transfer away from The Toffees.
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