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Looking ahead to the 2026/27 football season, several clubs across Europe have already strengthened their squads with new signings, while others continue to explore the market for reinforcements.
Nigerian players have also been caught up in the transfer frenzy, with several of them securing moves to new clubs. Perhaps the most notable transfer involving a Nigerian so far is that of Zadok Yohanna from Swedish AIK Stockholm to Brighton & Hove Albion of the Premier League.
With the summer transfer window still open, more Nigerian stars are expected to move in the coming weeks.
In this piece, Completesports.com’s ADEBOYE AMOSU highlights Nigerian players who could leave their clubs before the summer transfer window closes.
Paul Onuachu (Trabzonspor)
Onuachu’s future remains bright, but his departure from Trabzonspor is somewhat uncertain after an excellent campaign in which he finished as joint top scorer in the Turkish Super Lig, sharing the honor with Istanbul Basaksehir’s Eldor Shomurodov.
Saudi Pro League club Al-Ahli reportedly had a bid for the 32-year-old rejected in January.
Trabzonspor president Ertuğrul Doğan also recently revealed that the club rejected a bid of almost €20 million for the former KRC Genk striker.
However, reports suggest that Trabzonspor could be willing to part ways with the prolific striker if they receive an acceptable offer this summer.
Kelechi Iheanacho (Celtic)
Iheanacho is still waiting for Celtic to clarify his future at Parkhead. The striker joined the Scottish Premiership champions on a one-year deal last summer, with the club having the option to extend his stay for a further year.
However, Celtic have yet to make a decision on whether to retain the striker, leaving his future uncertain ahead of the new campaign.
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The 29-year-old enjoyed a productive 2025/26 season, scoring nine goals in 24 appearances in all competitions for the Hoops.
Samuel Chukwueze (AC Milan)
The talented winger spent last season on loan at Premier League side Fulham from AC Milan.
However, the Whites chose not to activate the purchase option in Chukwueze’s contract, ending his time at Craven Cottage.
Milan recently appointed Ruben Amorim as their new head coach, but it is still unclear whether the Portuguese tactician sees the 27-year-old as part of his plans for next season.
Emmanuel Fernandez (Rangers)
The centre-back enjoyed an impressive debut season with Scottish Premiership giants Rangers following his arrival from League One side Peterborough United last summer.
Fernandez won the club’s Player of the Season award and also earned a place in the Scottish Premiership Team of the Season.
The 24-year-old has attracted interest from a number of Premier League clubs including Chelsea, Arsenal, West Ham United and Everton.
However, Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen are reportedly leading the race to secure his services.
Femi Azeez (Millwall)
The 25-year-old was one of Millwall’s best players in the Sky Bet Championship last season. He recorded 11 goals and eight assists in 37 games with the Lions.
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Azeez also gained recognition on the international stage, making his debut for Nigeria in last month’s Unity Cup clash against Zimbabwe.
Millwall reportedly rejected a €20m bid from newly promoted Premier League Ipswich Town for the winger last month, although the Tractor Boys are expected to return with an improved offer.
Brighton & Hove Albion have also been linked with a move for the former Reading star.
Raphael Onyedika (Club Bruges)
Raphael Onyedika is expected to leave Belgian Pro League champions Club Brugge this summer after rejecting the club’s offer of a contract extension.
He has only one year left on his current contract and has been heavily linked with a move away from the Jan Breydel Stadium.
Turkish Super League champions Galatasaray are among the clubs interested in signing the 25-year-old midfielder, while several Premier League teams are also monitoring his situation.
Terem Moffi (OGC Nice)
Moffi spent the second half of last season on loan at Portuguese champions FC Porto from Ligue 1 side OGC Nice.
However, uncertainty continues to surround his future after Porto opted not to activate the €8 million purchase clause included in the deal.
Nice co-president Maurice Cohen revealed in April that the striker is not expected to return to the club.
Serbian giants Partizan Belgrade and newly promoted Ligue 1 side Troyes are among the clubs reportedly interested in signing the 27-year-old.
Ryan Alebiosu (Blackburn Rovers)
It has been suggested that the right-back will leave Blackburn Rovers after just one season at Ewood Park.
Alebiosu attracted attention for his impressive performances for the blue and white last season, registering one goal and five assists in 41 championship games.
Scottish Premiership giants Rangers are reportedly exploring a move for the defender as a replacement for their departed captain James Tavernier.
Chibuike Nwaiwu (Trabzonspor)
Premier League side Fulham are reportedly monitoring the progress of the centre-back, who only joined Turkish side Trabzonspor from Austrian side Wolfsberger AC in January.
Nwaiwu played a key role in Trabzonspor’s successful Turkish Cup campaign, featuring prominently alongside fellow Nigerians Paul Onuachu and Anthony Nwakaeme.
Tolu Arokodare (Wolverhampton Wanderers)
The striker could be leaving Wolverhampton Wanderers this summer following the club’s relegation from the Premier League.
The 25-year-old is attracting interest from Turkey, with Süper Lig giants Beşiktaş and Trabzonspor reportedly interested in landing his signature ahead of the new season.
