Transfer News

FC Midtjylland have officially confirmed that Nigerian midfielder James Arinze has penned a new five-year contract, keeping him at the Danish club until the summer of 2030. The announcement, made on the club’s official website, underscores Midtjylland’s commitment to nurturing young talent. The 19 year old, who joined from Nigerian club FC Ebedei in April

Preston North End look set to swoop for Brighton and Hove Albion defender Odeluga “Odel” Offiah, according to journalist Richard Cawley. The 22 year old, who can play at centre‑back or right‑back, has attracted strong interest from several Championship clubs, with Preston now considered front‑runners. Offiah enjoyed a successful loan spell at Blackpool last season, making 40

Adebayo Gbenga Adebayo, the Nigerian forward on loan in Turkey, is reportedly set to join fellow countryman Paul Onuachu at Trabzonspor ahead of the 2025–26 Super Lig season. Turkish giants have resumed negotiations for Onuachu a top scorer during his successful 2023–24 loan while also preparing to add Adebayo to their attacking ranks. Adebayo impressed

A promising centre-back, Ime Okon, has joined German side Hannover 96 following the expiry of his contract at SuperSport United. The 21 year old defender, standing at 1.87 m, signed a four-year contract and is expected to bolster Hannover’s backline as they aim for promotion from the 2. Bundesliga. Okon featured prominently at SuperSport United, making 57 appearances

David Okereke, the Nigerian striker on loan from Cremonese, has attracted strong interest from several Turkish Super Lig teams after an impressive season with Gaziantep FK. Since joining in September, the 26 year old has netted seven goals and provided two assists in 20 appearances, making him Nigeria’s second‑highest goal contributor in the Turkish top

Nigerian striker Ntumba Massanka has signed a new contract with Preston North End after leaving Burnley. The towering forward, standing at 6ft 2in, spent nine years at Burnley before moving to various clubs, including York City, Wrexham, Macclesfield, and South Shields. In January 2025, he joined Chorley FC on loan from Rylands FC. Following his

FC Copenhagen have confirmed the permanent transfer of Nigerian winger Paul Mukairu to Polish Ekstraklasa side Pogoń Szczecin, ending his loan with Boluspor. Mukairu, 25, leaves with a résumé of European and Turkish experience and will now aim to become a key figure at his new club. Mukairu joined Copenhagen in January 2022 from Antalyaspor