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  • Spurs, Everton chase Emenike

    Spurs, Everton chase Emenike

    Tottenham and Everton are reportedly interested in securing the services of Fenerbahce striker Emmanuel Emenike, according to reports in Turkey.

    Turkish website Fanatik reports that the player would cost around £10million (N2.8bn) although Fener would ideally not sell their star striker.

    Emenike only signed for Fenerbahce last summer in a strange transfer saga which saw him arrested for match-fixing at one point.

    He actually signed for Fenerbahce back in 2011 but was immediately sold in the same transfer window to Spartak Moscow because of the allegations, before Fener decided to bring him back two years later.

    And his first season with the Turkish side saw him net 11 times and his physicality is deemed perfect for the Premier League.

    Spurs are in the market for a striker after Roberto Soldado’s nightmare debut season in England which left them with just the inconsistent Emmanuel Adebayor and inexperienced Harry Kane at their disposal.

    Everton are in an even more dire need of a centre forward as their first choice striker from last season was Romelu Lukaku, who returned to his parent club Chelsea.

    Emenike is similarly strong like Lukaku and would be ideal for holding the ball up and allow Everton’s midfielders to play off him, just like Lukaku did so well last term.

  • Orlando Pirates, Celtics chase Gambo

    Orlando Pirates, Celtics chase Gambo

    KANO Pillars striker, Gambo Mohammed is wanted in South Africa.

    SportingLife gathered from a source in the Rainbow Nation, Mashudu Mundalamo that the highly rated Home-Based ace is been linked to both PLS champions, Orlando Pirates and Bloemfotein Celtic.

    Meanwhile, a call put through to Pillars spokesperson, Idris Malikawa informed that the Kano based team are yet to be contacted on the new development.

    Malikawa said on telephone: “I don’t have any report on Gambo’s transfer for now, but as soon as his agent or representatives of the South African clubs write to us on their interest in him, then I would be in the best position to talk on the matter.”

  • Arsenal, Liverpool chase Ogo Obi

    Arsenal, Liverpool chase Ogo Obi

    Premier League clubs are chasing Watford’s teenage ­ sensation Ogo Obi.

    The Sunday Mirror says the 15-year-old shot to prominence during the prestigious Milk Cup last week where he finished as the competition’s top scorer with 10 goals in five games.

    Liverpool and Arsenal are chasing the teen.

    Obi is an avid Arsenal fan, which has given the Gunners hope of beating their Premier League rivals to his signature, but the lack of English players coming through their academy does concern his camp.

  • Real Betis chase Ogude

    Real Betis chase Ogude

    SUPER Eagles and Valerenga midfielder, Fegor Ogude looks set to join Nosa Igeibor at Spanish La Liga side, Real Betis.

    SportingLife gathered on Spanish daily AS, that the Nigerian defensive midfielder became an option for Real Betis after Didier Digard of OGC Nice whom they were eyeing signed a new deal with the French Ligue 1 team.

    Real Betis officials are now expected to table a bid for Ogude before the transfer window closes.

  • Fulham, Sunderland, Hull chase Osaze

    Fulham, Sunderland, Hull chase Osaze

    Sky Sports understands four Premier League clubs have expressed an interest in West Bromwich Albion striker Peter Odemwingie.

    The 31-year-old forward has been looking for a route out of The Hawthorns for some time, with a deadline day fiasco in January seeing him fail to secure a switch to Queens Park Rangers.

    With there being little chance of him being offered a clean slate with the Baggies, it is expected that the Nigeria international will be on the move this summer.

    As a proven goalscorer at the highest level, it comes as no surprise to find that numerous clubs are readying an approach for his services.

    It is understood that West Ham United, Hull City, Sunderland and Fulham would all welcome Odemwingie into their ranks – joining Crystal Palace in the chase for his services.

    He still has a year left to run on his contract at West Brom, but reports suggest that a bid of around £1.5million could be enough to lure the Baggies to the negotiating table.

     

  • Kazakhstan, Hungary clubs chase Amuneke

    Kazakhstan, Hungary clubs chase Amuneke

    Nigeria international Kevin Amuneke has been searching for a new team after he was released by Oster last season.

    Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that situation could change in the coming days as the 26 – year – old offensive player has concrete offers from clubs in Kazakhstan and Hungary.

    Also, teams in Russia and Ukraine are mulling over a decision on whether to sign the former FC Porto and Benfica youth – teamer.

    Kevin Amuneke is a typical Nigerian forward with all-round attacking abilities. He is credited with two caps for African champions, the Super Eagles. The globetrotter, in football terms, has played for clubs in Sweden, Portugal, Romania and Bulgaria.

  • Premier League clubs chase Ogbonna

    Premier League clubs chase Ogbonna

    Angelo Ogbonna is attracting huge interest from within and outside Italy, according to Italian portal Tuttomercatoweb.

    Hot on the heels of the central defender in the summer transfer market are five clubs based in the United Kingdom – Arsenal, Manchester United, Liverpool, Fulham and Everton.

    The English Premier League clubs face competition from Bundesliga side Schalke 04 for the signature of the 24 – year – old Italy international.

    Ogbonna is under contract with Torino until June 2016 and is valued at 15 million euros by transfer market experts.

  • 3SC fans chase away ‘old timer’ Akubuike

    3SC fans chase away ‘old timer’ Akubuike

    Fans power was on full display when 3SC fans rejected prospective signing veteran goalkeeper Uche Akubuike, insisting he is past his prime.

    Akubuike trained on Monday and it was the first and last time he would train with the Ibadan club as fans protested against any plans to sign him. He would later be sent off by the club management the following day.

    “The fans protested that Akubuike cannot help their club battle for top honours in the coming season because his better days are behind him. The management therefore did very well to listen to their misgivings because a day after he trained with the team, they gave him transport money to return to his base,” a top source informed MTNFootball.com.

    Akubuike was considered for a place in Nigeria’s final squad for the 1998 World Cup in France. He has played for several top local teams including Enyimba, Gombe United as well as in South Africa and Asia.