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darkelf:
It's all over twitter

They are looking to sign iniesta

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NEW: Salim Fago Lawal is close to leaving Istra 1961, with talks at an advanced stage and a move to a well-funded Central European club could be potentially completed within days.

Lawal is unlikely to travel to Poljud, with Istra expecting a record sale; exceeding €2M. [Sportske Novosti]

A number of English, German and Spanish clubs have joined the race to sign Nigerian midfielder Tochukwu Nnadi during this winter transfer window, Soccernet.ng reports.

West Ham United and Newcastle United are among several other Premier League clubs tracking the 22-year-old after his impressive season in Belgium and his breakthrough at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Nnadi, who plays for Zulte Waregem, has become one of the most talked-about young midfielders on the radar of English clubs.

His stock rose further in Morocco, where he was a surprise inclusion in Nigeria’s squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and went on to make his senior international debut against Uganda, featuring in the closing stages of a 3-1 group-stage win.

Although his minutes at the tournament were limited, his call-up alone was seen as a strong endorsement of his rapid development. It has also accelerated interest from abroad.

West Ham, Newcastle United, Crystal Palace, Brighton and Leeds United are all understood to have made checks on his situation, while clubs in Germany and Spain are also monitoring his progress.

The timing of a potential transfer is delicate for Zulte Waregem.

Nnadi returned late from the AFCON and missed the club’s most recent match, and there is growing acceptance that they could lose one of their most important players before the new season begins.

Since joining from Bulgarian side Botev Plovdiv in January 2024, he has become a pillar of their midfield, starting 16 league games and playing a central role in the newly promoted side’s efforts to establish themselves in the Belgian top flight.


He remains under contract until 2028, having arrived for around €1.35m, and is currently valued at roughly €2m, a figure Zulte Waregem believe does not reflect his true market worth.


West Ham’s interest is not new, but it has now become more concrete. Talks were held during the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco between representatives of the London club, the player and his camp, and those discussions are understood to have

According to Sportsboom, West Ham are ready to offer Nnadi a five-year contract, viewing him as a long-term project who can add depth, energy and defensive balance to their midfield.

Once an agreement with the player is finalised, attention is expected to turn to negotiations between the clubs, with Zulte Waregem hoping to secure more than double what they paid for him little more than a year ago.

Nnadi’s journey has been steady rather than sudden. Born in Ihiagwa, in Imo State, he developed in Nigeria before spells in Dubai and Bulgaria, where he made his European breakthrough with Botev Plovdiv.

His move to Belgium has provided the platform for his rise, and his involvement with Nigeria’s Under-20 side at the 2023 World Cup had already marked him out as one to watch.

Now, with West Ham leading the chase and Newcastle still hovering, a Premier League move looks increasingly likely, and Zulte Waregem appear to be bracing themselves for an imminent departure.

TheSuperNerd:
Morocco close to finalising agreement to recruit Andreas Iniesta into the Moroccan Technical staff ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

TheGoodJoe, what do you make of this? Lol

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🚨 Galatasaray have made an offer for Raphael Onyedika but Club Brugge did not accept.

They want a bit more but there is no issue on the player's side. Discussions ongoing.

| Wilfred Ndidi has been offered to Manchester United and is keen on a return to the Premier League, but United have not made any proposal as things stand.

[@FabrizioRomano]

Exclusive: Genoa's Jeff Ekhator is an option for Crystal Palace if they fail to secure Sidiki Cherif. 19-year-old also has interest from Portugal.

Genoa are prepared to sanction a sale for around €18m and have had direct approaches this winter for the Italy Under-21 striker.🇮🇹

Chelsea frontrunners to sign Sheffield Wednesday left-back Yisa Alao.

Fee likely to surpass £1m including add-ons.

Manchester United are also in talks for the 17-year-old, but a move to Chelsea is at the final stages.🦉

Philip Otele remains one to watch with Basel seeking €7m+.

Several English clubs have explored a deal including Wolves, as revealed. Wolves could advance with a loan formula, but they have several winger targets.

Birmingham also looked but are closing in on Jeremy Sarmiento.🇳🇬

chrisooblog:
Garba Lawal, Tijani Babangida?

I doubt if lawal is Fulani

🚨 Manchester United have been OFFERED Wilfred Ndidi on LOAN but are not pursuing a deal at this time. [@MailSport] #mufc

19-year old striker Precious Benjamin has joined SCR Altach in the Austrian Bundesliga from TSG Hoffenheim on loan until the end of the season. He was part of Nigeria’s bronze medal winning side at the 2025 U20 AFCON.

NasirIbnLaAhad:
You perfectly summed up the myopic mentality of Nigerian football administrators. Always looking to reap where they didn't sow.

and who told you that 70% of the players he mentioned have not been approached about playing for Nigeria? Nasiru bin laden

NasirIbnLaAhad:
Fake news.

how u take know say na fake?

Sarsaparilla524:
Carney Chukwuemeka of German Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund is NOW open to the idea of playing for the senior national team of Nigeria. 🇳🇬

AFCON 2025 effects? 🤔

Source?

BREAKING: Manchester United are exploring move to sign Wilfred Ndidi this transfer window.

[@alex_crook]

A short horror storypic.twitter.com/M6zgyZtPWc

— Troll Football (@TrollFootball) January 19, 2026

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EXCL: Marseille working on deal to sign Ethan Nwaneri on loan from Arsenal for rest of season. Not agreed yet. Would include fee. No buy option. #AFC favour #OM on De Zerbi / style but also PL + other European interest. 18yo decision soon @TheAthleticFC

123jamessmith:
He be like say all the north Africa countries nor like Morocco. All of them just dey celebrate as Senegal defeated Morocco.

they don’t like themselves

🚨🇸🇦 EXCL: Nigerian defender William Troost-Ekong is signing in Qatar for Al Ahli SC from Saudi club Al Kholood.

Contract until June 2028. 🇳🇬

@FabrizioRomano

🚨 Aston Villa are looking at a potential deal to sign Club Brugge midfielder Raphael Onyedika after losing Boubacar Kamara to injury.

(Source: @SachaTavolieri)

With the whole ojoro still morocco no fit win 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

The Senegalese team is a team of warriors. Congrats to the teranga lions 🦁

BankyGee:
Many people are not talking about the performance of Igoh Ogbu in the game against Egypt yesterday.

This guy is a solid player anytime and any day, he made us not miss the greatest Premier League centre-back, Calvin Bassey. He is comfortable on the ball and also almost as strong as Bassey if not on par.

Moving forward, I think we'll be seeing him and Bassey pair at CB and it'll be crazy! There's a super Benjamin Fredrick too in our defence! The Super Eagles defence line is covered for years and is the strongest on the African continent. Thank you Éric Chelle for discovering these players!

the guy too classy and clean both in his tackles and passes

ChrisKels:
I guess so because nothing suggests he's Nigerian except the name Ugo.

There is this other WB in that Levante team, that should be assessed too, Kazeem Babatunde.

Kareem Tunde Ruiz

BREAKING: Ademola Lookman’s agent has contacted Arsenal, Chelsea, Tottenham, Man City and Aston Villa over a potential return to the Premier League.

All five clubs have declined the approach, leaving Inter and Atlético Madrid as the main options in the race.

West Ham are also exploring a possible move, with talks expected soon. 👀⏳

[@topskillsportuk]

ChrisKels:
Does anyone know anything about this Ugo Raghouber of Levante?

I don’t think he is eligible to play for us

ChrisKels:
Does anyone know anything about this Ugo Raghouber of Levante?

which position does he play?