Bayer Leverkusen are prepared to part ways with Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface in the January transfer window after receiving enquiries from two clubs interested in signing the Nigerian forward.

According to Sky Sport Germany journalist Florian Plettenberg, the Bundesliga champions are open to both a permanent transfer and a loan arrangement, while Boniface is also keen to secure a move away from the club.

The report, relayed by Afrik-Foot on Friday, did not identify the two clubs that have expressed interest in the 25-year-old.

The latest development follows reports in October that Boniface had informed his representatives of his desire to leave Leverkusen. However, the club's managing director, Simon Rolfes, played down those claims at the time.

Boniface has struggled to secure regular playing time under head coach Carles Martínez, falling behind Patrik Schick and Christian Kofane in the club's attacking pecking order.

The striker has managed just 14 minutes across two Bundesliga appearances this season, alongside a brief appearance in the DFB-Pokal. He was also omitted from Leverkusen's Europa League squad.

His loan spell at Werder Bremen during the 2025/26 campaign did little to improve his position, leaving a January departure increasingly possible.

Leverkusen's willingness to consider a loan deal could attract more potential suitors, as interested clubs would not have to commit to a substantial transfer fee immediately. Boniface's contract with the German side runs until June 2028.

The Nigerian joined Leverkusen from Union Saint-Gilloise in August 2023 and made an immediate impact, scoring 21 goals in all competitions during the club's historic 2023/24 campaign, when they won the Bundesliga title without suffering a league defeat.

However, injuries have disrupted his progress since that successful first season, limiting his availability and opportunities to establish himself as a regular starter.

Boniface is also absent from Eric Chelle's Super Eagles squad for the 2027 AFCON qualifying double-header against Tanzania, as he faces an important period in determining the next stage of his club career.

German-Nigerian midfielder Kevin Wiethaup is being linked with a move from Karlsruher SC to Bundesliga club Frankfurt.

The 21-year-old joined Karlsruher from VfL Osnabruck on 1 July 2026 and has made nine appearances in the 2. Bundesliga this season, scoring twice. He has started 55% of the league matches in which he has featured and played 547 minutes.

Wiethaup also appeared once in the DFB-Pokal, playing 74 minutes. His current market value is listed at €800,000.

The central midfielder previously helped Osnabruck win the German third tier in the 2025-26 season before leaving the club for Karlsruher on a free transfer. That move came after a campaign in which he was part of Osnabruck’s promotion-winning squad.

Frankfurt’s interest would represent a potential step up from the 2. Bundesliga to Germany’s top flight, although the rumour has not been confirmed and no transfer fee or agreement has been reported.

Wiethaup was born in Bocholt and holds German and Nigerian nationality. He developed through Osnabruck’s youth system before establishing himself in senior football, including a loan spell at SV Rodinghausen during the 2024-25 season.

He remains a Karlsruher SC player, with the club’s current campaign having produced two goals from his nine league appearances.

Nigerian and English defender Calvin Bassey is being linked with a move from Fulham to Manchester United in the Premier League.

Bassey, 26, has started all 10 of Fulham’s Premier League matches this season, completing every minute and receiving three yellow cards. He has also made two appearances in the EFL Cup.

The centre-back joined Fulham from Ajax in July 2023 for a reported €22.5m and is under contract until 30 June 2027. His current market value is listed at €28m.

Bassey has established himself as a regular in Fulham’s defence during the current campaign, while Manchester United are the club named in connection with a potential move. No transfer fee or probability has been attached to the rumour.

The defender began his senior career at Rangers after progressing through Leicester’s academy and won the Scottish Premiership with the Glasgow club in the 2020-21 season. He also helped Rangers win the Scottish Cup the following campaign before moving to Ajax in 2022.

Bassey’s present agreement with Fulham has more than six months remaining, meaning any move would require the clubs to reach a transfer agreement rather than wait for the player to become available as a free agent.

Kelechi Iheanacho, the Nigerian and British forward currently at Bursaspor, has been linked with a move to Turkish Super Lig club Fenerbahce.

The 30-year-old joined Bursaspor from Celtic on a free transfer in July and has made an immediate impact in the 1. Lig. Iheanacho has started all 14 of the club’s possible league matches, scoring 17 goals and providing three assists.

He has played 96% of Bursaspor’s available league minutes this season and has contributed to 67% of the team’s goals, underlining his importance since arriving in Turkey.

The reported interest comes less than four months after Iheanacho moved to Bursaspor, having spent the previous season with Celtic. He helped the Scottish club win the Scottish Premiership and Scottish Cup in the 2025-26 campaign before leaving at the end of the season.

Iheanacho’s current contract with Bursaspor runs until 30 June 2029, while his listed market value is €2.8m. The terms of any potential move to Fenerbahce, including whether the clubs have entered formal negotiations, have not been established.

The forward has also played for Manchester City, Leicester City, Sevilla and Middlesbrough during his career. He won the English FA Cup with Leicester in 2021 and the English League Cup with Manchester City in 2016.

For now, Iheanacho remains a Bursaspor player under a contract lasting through the end of the 2028-29 season.

Irish-Nigerian striker Mipo Odubeko is the subject of transfer interest from French Ligue 1 club Le Havre, with his contract at Shelbourne due to expire on 30 November.

The 24-year-old centre-forward has made 16 appearances in the 2026 League of Ireland Premier Division, scoring four goals and providing two assists. He has also received two yellow cards during the campaign.

Odubeko joined Shelbourne from Fleetwood on a free transfer in January 2025 and has since become part of the Dublin club’s attacking options. His current market value is listed at €150,000.

The reported interest comes with Odubeko approaching the final weeks of his Shelbourne contract. There is no indication that a move to Le Havre has been agreed, and the rumour remains unconfirmed.

Born in Tallaght, Dublin, Odubeko has represented both Irish and Nigerian footballing backgrounds through his listed nationalities. Before moving to Shelbourne, he spent time with Fleetwood and Portuguese club Maritimo, having developed in the youth systems of West Ham United, Manchester United and Manchester City.

Odubeko’s current season record is four goals and two assists from 16 league appearances, with Shelbourne retaining him under contract until the end of November.

Norway-Nigeria dual national Antonio Nusa is being linked with a move from Leipzig to Arsenal in the Premier League.

The 21-year-old left winger has started strongly for Leipzig this season, contributing four goals and six assists in eight Bundesliga appearances. He has also scored once in four Champions League matches and once in the DFB-Pokal.

Nusa joined Leipzig from Club Brugge in August 2024 in a deal worth €21m. He had previously won two Belgian league titles with the Belgian club, including in the 2023-24 season before his move to Germany.

The winger has been a regular starter for Leipzig in the Bundesliga and Champions League, featuring in all of the club’s league matches this campaign. His current market value is listed at €45m.

Nusa’s form comes with Leipzig holding him under contract until 30 June 2029, meaning any potential move to Arsenal would involve negotiations with the German club rather than a free transfer.

German-Nigerian defender Nnamdi Collins, who plays for Eintracht Frankfurt, has been linked with a move to Manchester United.

The 22-year-old centre-back is valued at €20m and is under contract with the Bundesliga club until 30 June 2030. The reported interest would see Collins move from Germany’s top flight to the Premier League, although there is no indication that a transfer has been agreed.

Collins has made four Bundesliga appearances for Frankfurt this season, starting in 38% of the club’s possible league matches. He has also played once in the DFB-Pokal, with one yellow card recorded in each competition.

He joined Frankfurt from Borussia Dortmund II on 9 August 2023 in a deal worth €1m. Collins came through Dortmund’s youth system after joining from Dusseldorf as a young player and won the German Under-19 Bundesliga title with Dortmund in the 2021-22 season.

The defender, born in Dusseldorf, has a preferred right foot and stands 1.88m tall. Frankfurt’s long-term contract places the club in a strong position should Manchester United pursue the rumoured move, while Collins’ current market valuation is significantly higher than the fee paid for him three years ago.

For now, Collins remains an Eintracht Frankfurt player with more than three years left on his contract.

Nnamdi Collins, the Germany-Nigeria defender at Eintracht Frankfurt, has been linked with a move to Chelsea in the Premier League.

The 22-year-old centre-back has made four Bundesliga appearances for Frankfurt this season, starting 38% of the club’s league games and playing 39% of the available minutes. He has also made one appearance in the DFB-Pokal.

Collins joined Frankfurt from Borussia Dortmund II in August 2023 for a reported €1m. His current market value is listed at €20m, highlighting the potential scale of any deal should Chelsea pursue the defender.

A right-footed central defender, Collins came through Dortmund’s youth system before progressing to the club’s second team. He won the German Under-19 Bundesliga title with Dortmund in the 2021-22 season and was also part of the side that claimed the German Under-19 Bundesliga West championship that year.

The transfer link comes with Collins tied to Frankfurt until 30 June 2030, meaning the Bundesliga club would not be under immediate pressure to sell. The available information does not indicate that negotiations have begun or that an offer has been made.

Collins remains a Frankfurt player, with his current involvement this season consisting of four league appearances and one cup appearance.

Rio Ngumoha, the 18-year-old English-Nigerian winger at Liverpool, has been linked with a move to Bundesliga club FC Bayern.

Ngumoha has made seven Premier League appearances this season and featured in all four of Liverpool’s Champions League matches, providing two assists in the European competition. He has also played twice in the EFL Cup.

The left winger joined Liverpool’s academy from Chelsea Youth in September 2024 in a deal worth €3.2m before moving into Liverpool’s senior squad in July 2025. He has since established himself as part of the club’s first-team group, although only 11% of his Premier League appearances this season have come as starts.

The reported interest comes with Ngumoha’s current market value listed at €50m. He is under contract at Liverpool until 30 June 2028, meaning the club is not facing an immediate risk of losing him on a free transfer.

Ngumoha was born in London and can represent both England and Nigeria. He has not featured for England at the 2026 World Cup, according to his current season record, while his club form has been split between domestic and European football.

There is no indication that a transfer has been agreed, with the Bayern link remaining a rumour. Ngumoha’s immediate contractual position remains unchanged, with more than 18 months left on his Liverpool deal.

Calvin Bassey, the Nigerian and English centre-back currently with Fulham, has been linked with a move to Man Utd in the Premier League.

The 26-year-old is the subject of a reported transfer rumour dated 31 October 2026, with Manchester United named as his potential destination and Fulham as his current club. The proposed move would be between two Premier League sides.

Bassey’s listed market value is €28m, while his contract at Fulham runs until 30 June 2027. That means the defender is not approaching the end of his current agreement, although the length of his contract could be relevant if discussions develop over a transfer fee.

Bassey plays at centre-back and holds Nigerian and English nationality. He remains a Fulham player, with no completed transfer indicated, and the link to Manchester United has not been presented as a confirmed deal.

The rumour comes with Bassey still under contract at Craven Cottage for another season beyond the current campaign. Any move would therefore require an agreement between the clubs, while the available details do not establish whether formal negotiations have taken place or whether an offer has been made.

Nigerian left-back Zaidu Sanusi is being linked with a move from Porto to Leeds, with the Premier League club named as a potential destination for the 29-year-old on 29 October 2026.

Sanusi currently plays for Porto in Liga Portugal and has been identified as a possible target for Leeds as the English club considers a move for a player with experience at one of Portugal’s leading sides. The rumour would see him switch from Portugal’s top flight to the Premier League, while taking on a new challenge outside his current domestic competition.

The defender’s listed market value is €3m, giving an indication of the financial scale of the potential transfer. No probability has been attached to the rumour, and the move has not been presented as completed.

Sanusi’s age means he would arrive as an established first-team player rather than a development signing, although the available details do not include a proposed fee or the stage of any discussions between the clubs. His contract with Porto is due to expire on 30 June 2027, so Leeds would need to negotiate a transfer rather than wait for him to become a free agent. For now, Sanusi remains a Porto player under contract through the end of the 2026-27 season.

Leeds United are reportedly weighing up a January transfer move for Nigeria international Zaidu Sanusi as they look to strengthen their left-back options, with the defender’s contract situation at FC Porto potentially making a deal more affordable, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.

According to Football Insider, the Premier League club believes negotiations could be relatively straightforward if Porto fail to agree a contract extension with the 29-year-old.

Leeds have monitored Sanusi for some time and have reportedly considered signing him during each of the last two transfer windows. The club is keen to provide additional competition for Gabriel Gudmundsson, who arrived in 2025 and has impressed since joining the Whites.

Sanusi’s current contract is due to expire at the end of the 2026/27 season, raising the possibility that Porto could consider a January sale rather than risk losing him on a free transfer next summer.

The Nigerian defender started 11 league matches for Porto last season and has already made five starts in the current 2026/27 campaign, underlining his continued involvement with the Portuguese giants.

Having joined Porto in 2020, Sanusi is now in his seventh season at the club. He has also made 29 appearances in the UEFA Champions League and continues to feature in European football’s premier club competition.

His experience at domestic and continental level could appeal to Leeds as they seek to improve their defensive depth while maintaining a measured approach to spending following their return to the Premier League in 2025.

However, any January move is likely to depend on developments in Sanusi’s contract negotiations with Porto. If no agreement is reached, Leeds could attempt to secure the Super Eagles defender for a reduced fee before his existing deal expires.

David Otorbi, the Spain and Nigeria dual national at Valencia, has been linked with a move to Liverpool in the Premier League. The 19-year-old right winger has established himself in Valencia’s first-team squad this season after being promoted from Valencia B in July.

Otorbi has made nine LaLiga appearances in the 2026-27 campaign, scoring once. He has started 30% of Valencia’s league matches and played 38% of the available minutes, with his goal involvement recorded at 14%.

Born in Valencia, Otorbi developed through the club’s youth system before moving into the senior set-up. He is right-footed and has a current market value of €3.5m.

The reported Liverpool interest comes with Otorbi still under contract at Valencia until 30 June 2028. The existing agreement means he is not approaching the end of his deal, while his limited first-team experience leaves the transfer link at an early stage.

A move would take Otorbi from LaLiga to the Premier League, but there is no indication that an agreement has been reached between the clubs. For now, he remains a Valencia player and part of their first-team group.

Finland-Nigeria forward David Ezeh is the subject of a rumoured move from HJK Helsinki to fellow Veikkausliiga club KuPS Kuopio.

The 20-year-old centre-forward’s contract with HJK expires on 31 December 2026, placing his future at the Finnish champions under scrutiny as the season develops. No transfer fee or agreement has been reported.

Ezeh has made nine Veikkausliiga appearances this season, scoring once and providing two assists. He has also contributed two goals and three assists in two Suomen Cup matches, although he has not featured in HJK’s Veikkausliiga Championship Group campaign or in Conference League qualifying.

Born in Helsinki, Ezeh joined HJK’s senior squad from HJK Klubi 04 in January 2023. He has won the Finnish championship with the club, as well as the Finnish League Cup in 2023 and the Finnish Cup in 2025.

His market value is listed at €150,000, while his current deal leaves HJK facing a decision over whether to retain him or consider a move before his contract expires. KuPS, who compete in the same division, are the club currently linked with the forward.

England and Nigeria dual national Rio Ngumoha is the subject of a transfer rumour linking the 18-year-old Liverpool winger with a move to Real Madrid.

Ngumoha joined Liverpool’s senior squad after moving from Chelsea’s youth system to Liverpool Under-18s in September 2024 for €3.2m. He became a first-team player in July 2025 and has since made appearances in the Premier League, Champions League and EFL Cup.

The left winger has featured five times in the Premier League this season and played in all three of Liverpool’s Champions League matches, providing two assists in the latter competition. He also started Liverpool’s EFL Cup appearance.

The interest comes as Ngumoha’s market value is listed at €50m, although there is no indication of a proposed fee or formal negotiations between the clubs. The rumour would involve a move from the Premier League to La Liga, with Real Madrid identified as the potential destination.

Ngumoha, who was born in London, is contracted to Liverpool until 30 June 2028. He has not appeared for England at the 2026 World Cup, according to his current season record.

Liverpool therefore retain the player under contract while he continues to establish himself in their first team.

David Otorbi, the 19-year-old Spain and Nigeria international, is being linked with a move from Valencia to Newcastle.

The right winger has made eight La Liga appearances for Valencia this season, scoring once, as he continues his first campaign with the club’s senior side. He has started 22% of the matches in which he has featured and played 41% of the available minutes.

Otorbi moved up from Valencia B to the first team on 1 July 2026, having developed through the club’s academy. His current market value is €3.5m, while his contract with Valencia runs until 30 June 2028.

The reported interest would see Otorbi move from La Liga to the Premier League, although the available information does not indicate that an agreement has been reached or that a transfer fee has been negotiated.

Born in Valencia, Otorbi is listed as holding Spanish and Nigerian nationality. He plays predominantly on the right wing and is right-footed.

For now, Otorbi remains a Valencia player under contract until 2028, with the Newcastle link standing as a reported transfer possibility rather than a confirmed deal.

Turkish club Bursaspor are reportedly interested in signing Nigerian winger Henry Onyekuru, with compatriot Kelechi Iheanacho said to have encouraged the club to consider a move for the former Super Eagles forward.

Iheanacho is believed to have spoken positively about Onyekuru and recommended him to the club’s management as Bursaspor explore ways to strengthen their attacking options.

The Turkish side reportedly rate Onyekuru highly and see the experienced winger as a potential addition who could bring quality and familiarity with the demands of the domestic game.

Onyekuru previously featured for Turkish clubs Galatasaray and Adana Demirspor, giving him experience of the country’s football environment that could prove useful if negotiations progress.

However, details of any potential transfer remain unclear, with no confirmed information available on formal negotiations or whether the winger is interested in joining Bursaspor.

A move would potentially bring two Nigerian internationals together at the Turkish club, with Iheanacho reportedly keen to see Onyekuru become part of the squad as Bursaspor look to strengthen ahead of their upcoming challenges.

Nigerian winger Henry Onyekuru, currently without a club, has been linked with a move to Turkish second-tier side Bursaspor.

The rumour emerged on 10 October, with Bursaspor identified as the potential destination in Turkey’s 1. Lig. No transfer fee or probability has been attached to the reported interest.

Onyekuru, 29, has been without a club since 12 July 2026, when he left Genclerbirligi. He had joined the Ankara-based club from Saudi Arabian side Al-Fayha on a free transfer in July 2025.

The left winger has extensive experience in Turkish football, recording 28 goals and 14 assists in 100 Super Lig appearances. He also won the Turkish league and Turkish Cup with Galatasaray during the 2018-19 season.

Onyekuru’s career has included spells with Everton, Anderlecht, Galatasaray, Monaco, Olympiacos, Adana Demirspor, Al-Fayha and Genclerbirligi. His highest recorded market value was €13m, reached in 2019, while his current valuation is €800,000.

A move to Bursaspor would represent a return to Turkey’s domestic game after his most recent spell in the country ended with his departure from Genclerbirligi. Onyekuru remains available as a free agent.

German-Nigerian defender Jonas David, currently without a club, has been linked with a move to MSV Duisburg in Germany’s 3. Liga.

David, 26, is a right-footed centre-back who most recently played for SSV Ulm 1846. He left the club on 1 July 2026, having joined from Austrian side WSG Tirol in August 2025 in a free transfer.

The defender has made 14 appearances in the 3. Liga and 68 in the 2. Bundesliga during his career. He has also played 17 times in the Bundesliga, scoring twice and registering three assists.

David began his senior career with Hamburg, where he progressed through the club’s academy before making his first-team debut. He later spent time on loan at Wurzburger Kickers and Hansa Rostock, returning to Hamburg between those spells.

His move to Hansa Rostock in August 2023 was a loan deal, while his subsequent return to Hamburg was recorded as the end of that loan. David left Hamburg in September 2024 and joined WSG Tirol later that year before moving to Ulm.

There is no confirmed agreement between David and Duisburg, but the defender’s availability makes him a potential option for the 3. Liga club. He remains unattached after his departure from Ulm.

Nigerian centre-forward John Okoli, who plays for Al-Hilal, has been linked with a move to Indian Super League club Ch. Brothers.

The reported transfer emerged on 4 October 2026, with Okoli potentially moving from the Libyan Premier League to India. No transfer fee or agreement has been reported, and the move remains a rumour.

Okoli, 29, joined Al-Hilal on 1 September 2025 and is valued at €300,000. The Lagos-born striker has spent the past year with the Libyan club, where he operates as a centre-forward.

Ch. Brothers would be adding a player with experience in African club football to their forward options, although there is no indication yet that negotiations have reached an advanced stage.

Okoli’s current market value is below the highest figure recorded during his career, when it reached €500,000. His profile lists Nigeria as his nationality, while Al-Hilal are competing in the Libyan Premier League.

The reported interest comes more than a year after his arrival at Al-Hilal. With no contract-expiry information or confirmed terms attached to the rumour, Okoli remains an Al-Hilal player while the proposed switch to Ch. Brothers is unconfirmed.