Transfer update: Nigerian players on the move

Some have already completed their transfers and others are still in the negotiation phase, so there is a lot of anticipation and excitement in the coming days.

Brila Media has been closely following these developments and brings you the latest updates on transfers involving Nigerian players.

Torino joins Inter Milan in the race for Okoye

Maduka Okoye.

Torino are reportedly interested in signing Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye, who has previously been linked with reigning Italian champions Inter Milan.

Inter Milan had previously shown interest in Okoye as a possible replacement for Swiss Yann Sommer. Now, Torino has also joined the race, preparing for the possible departure of Vanja Milinković-Savić.

Okoye, who had a difficult start in Serie A, became Udinese’s main goalkeeper in the second half of the just-concluded season, displacing Marco Silvestri. His remarkable performances played a crucial role in Udinese securing their position in the top league for the next season.

Ndidi attracts interest from Galatasaray

Wilfred Ndidi (Photo by Plumb Images/Leicester City FC via Getty Images)

Several clubs are competing for the signing of Nigerian midfielder Wilfred Ndidi, and Galatasaray makes a new offer.

The Turkish Super League champions have proposed a three-year contract, with an option for one more year.

Ndidi, who will become a free agent at the end of the month, is also in negotiations with Leicester City over a possible contract extension. Other clubs linked with Ndidi include Barcelona, ​​Besiktas and Fenerbahce.

Lazio wants Dele-Bashiru

Hatayaspor midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru has earned his first call-up to the Super Eagles.

Serie A side SS Lazio are reportedly close to securing the transfer of Nigerian midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru from Hatayspor.

Dele-Bashiru, who scored his first goal for the Nigerian Super Eagles against South Africa, is valued at around €6 million plus bonuses in the World Cup qualifiers.

A recent meeting in Formello, attended by Dele-Bashiru’s agent Paolo Paloni, was very positive, with Lazio determined to complete the transfer.

The 23-year-old attacking midfielder scored eight goals and provided five assists in all competitions for Hatayspor last season.

Dele-Bashiru has also expressed a strong interest in joining Lazio, so a transfer is likely to happen.

Olorunleke completes his move to the Sudanese club

The Super Eagles goalkeeper has joined Sudanese club Al Merreikh on a two-year deal.

Olorunleke played a crucial role in the Aba Giants’ Enyimba title success last season, spending three years with the team.

He was the only player called up from the NPFL for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast.

Chidera Ejuke seeks to move to the Bundesliga

Chidera Ejuke celebrates after scoring during a football match between Cercle Brugge KSV and Royal Antwerp FC. (Photo by VIRGINIE LEFOUR/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images)

Ejuke is exploring possibilities in Germany following the expiration of his loan spell with Royal Antwerp of the Belgian Pro League.

He spent the 2023/24 season on loan in Antwerp from Russian club CSKA Moscow. His contract with CSKA Moscow will expire at the end of next month, making him a free agent.

He is reportedly interested in joining a Bundesliga club, fulfilling a long-held dream.

Stay tuned as we continue to track the movements of Nigerian players in the transfer window.