Ten Nigerian players likely to move this summer transfer window

Leicester City unveil new signing Wilfred Ndidi at the King Power Stadium on January 05 , 2017 in Leicester. Photo by Leicester City FC

The summer transfer window for the year 2023 is already on with a host of top European clubs such as Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea, Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain striking some major deals.

While clubs are looking to bolster their squads, players seeking new challenges and their agents are working tirelessly to seal deals. Nigerian footballers are not left out of the frenzy.

The Guardian’s OLUYEMI OGUNSEYIN highlights ten Nigerian players who are likely to move from their current clubs this summer transfer window.

Victor Osimhen (Napoli, Italy)

Victor Osimhen spreads his arms wide in celebration of a Napoli title victory …on Thursday. Photo: BBCSports

Osimhen has been linked to a plethora of clubs ranging from Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea, Real Madrid, Manchester United, Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain. It is no surprise that the fourth most valuable player in the world with a market value of €120m is wanted this much.

The Nigerian international’s 26 goals and five assists in 32 Serie A appearances during the 2022/23 season helped Napoli clinch their very first Scudetto in 33-years (Since 1990).

The 24-year-old contributed a further five goals in the UEFA Champions League, taking his tally for the just-concluded campaign to 31 goals in 39 matches across all competitions.

A deal for Osimhen this summer is likely to be complicated due to Napoli president, Aurelio De Laurentiis valuation of the Nigerian in the region of €180m.

The forward penned a five-year deal in Naples upon his arrival from Lille in 2020, so his current contract has two years remaining, placing the Serie A champions in a