The January transfer window is now in full swing and Nigerian players are not left out of it with as many as six of them making high profile moves, while others are also said to be a subject of interest to certain teams.
OwnGoalNigeria.com picks five top stories involving Nigerian players that have been in the news recently and generating lot of talks in the ongoing transfer window.
Jerome Akor To Sevilla – Came out of the blues and his move to Montpellier where he has spent less than two seasons is said to be as good as done. His season haven’t been at the same level like it was in his debut year with just three goals. The last of which came in September. Sevilla might just be where he hit the form that made him an instant hit in Ligue 1.
Samuel Chukwueze To Real Sociedad – With AC Milan open to the idea of letting him leave in the ongoing transfer window, Real Sociedad appears to be in pole to land him with a return to Spain said to be of interest to the winger who hasn’t found his feet since leaving another Spanish side Villarreal for Italy.
Wilfred Ndidi To Monaco – Another news which came out of no where. Ace Nigerian journalist Shina Okeleji revealed options available to the Nigerian to leave in January with Monaco top of the list. Leicester City are however opposed to his exit but will sanction it if an offer that matches his valuation is lodged.
Kelechi Iheanacho To Leeds United – The impending arrival of Akor his fellow Nigerian can only mean that Iheanacho is on his way out of Sevilla after just six months at the club. Leeds United are said to be leading the pack of teams interested in having his services.
Bruno Onyemaechi To Olympiacos – A deal that is expected to be completed by the weekend with financial troubled Boavista accepting a fee of €2.5m according to multiple reports. The Nigeria international shunned a move to Turkish side Trabzonspor in favor of the Greek team who are the reigning champions of the UEFA Europa Conference League.
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