MOSES SIMON WANTS GENT TO SIGN SAVIOUR GODWIN

Moses Simon have personally spoken to members of Gent technical crew to make a bid for Saviour Godwin.

Simon who was reportedly shunned by Nigeria Under-20 team team coaches at the World Youth Championship in favour of Godwin told Mowizsoccer he has spoken with some people to help push a transfer as he believes Godwin will be a positive addition to the team.

"I have personally put in a word for him to be signed as i believe he will be a good addition to the squad, not mincing words he is about the best dribbler have seen off late" He told Mowizsoccer.

"I have no bad blood towards him as i knew why i didn't play at the Under-20 world cup and he truly made use of my absence to make an impact,am happy for him and will be elated if he joins Gent".

Despite Simon's wishes it is reported that fellow Belgium teams Standard Liege and Serbia side Partizan Belgrade are in the running for the 20 years old with Samsunspor of Turkey reportedly the front runners for his signature.

STANDARD LIEGE CHANCES OF SIGNING EZEKIEL REDUCES

A breakdown in relationship between Mogi Bayat commissioned by Anderlecht to help broker the transfer of Imoh Ezekiel from Al-Arabi have lead to a collapse in his proposed move to Anderlecht.

Bayat was mandated by Anderlecht to help mediate in the transfer of the 22 year old Nigerian who spent last season on loan at Standard Liege from Al-Arabi of Qatar but the Arabians are furious reports about their interest in Standard Liege forward Paul Jose'Mpoku broke to the media.

Al-Arabi feels Bayat was responsible for the leak that has jeopardised their chances of signing Mpoku hence they have ended all relationship with him.

That means Anderlecht who were hoping Bayat will help them land Ezekiel on a cheap might not be able to sign him as their current financial situations does not permits them to make expensive purchase.

It is reported teams in Italy and Germany are set to take advantage of the situation but Standard Liege are still hopeful of securing him on loan for another season.

FACTS AND VIDEOS OF LIVERPOOL NEW SIGNING BOBBY ADEKANYE

Dutch Nigerian Bobby Adekanye who is set to have his medical at Liverpool tomorrow is a left footed ace known in the Netherlands as the next Arjen Robben.

Quick info on Bobby: Born 14/2/1999 (16y) Versatile winger Deadly left foot Right foot isn't the best Very skillful and explosive

Left footed,fast and a good dribbler he is also known for delivering pin point crosses when he plays from the wings.

Although he is predominantly a left footed the 17 year old is comfortable playing from the right or through the middle just behind the main striker.

Last season while on loan at PSV Eindhoven he picked up over 10 assists with four goals to his name and although Ajax and PSV offered him a 3 year deal the Dutch youth international choose to join Liverpool as they promised him game time with their reserve side.

A clink on the link below will take you to the video of the Boy wonder who is still eligible for Nigeria at senior level.......

https://youtu.be/nBC8_SFV2CA

MIKEL ON INTER-MILAN TRANSFER WISHLIST

Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel is once again linked with a move to Italian giants Inter-Milan this summer with the 28 year old reportedly set to depart Stamford Bridge this summer.

The Nigerian was last summer heavily linked with a move to Inter Milan but opted to remain at Chelsea and this summer news of the Milan giants in for his services have resurfaced although they have been reports of strong interest in his services from the Middle East.

Obi it is reported wants out of Chelsea in order to get regular first team football but manager Jose Mourinho is keen to keep the Nigerian for at least another season as he views him as a good squad player ahead of the defence of their Premiership title.

Presently in the Chelsea team only captain John Terry have stayed longer than the Nigerian at the club as he joined them in 2006 after a protracted transfer tussle with fellow premiership rival Manchester United over his signature.

PALERMO INTENSIFY PUSH FOR MBAKOGU

Serie A side Palermo are stepping up their efforts to sign 23 year old Nigeria forward Jerry Uche Mbakogu from newly promoted side Carpi.

Palermo are looking to strengthen their forward line following the sale of Paulo Dybala to Juventus and Mbakogu who have suddenly become the toast of Italian side following his 22 goals haul for Carpi in the Serie B is viewed as a like for like replacement by Palermo.

However they face competition for his services from the likes of Torino,Sampdoria and AS Roma who have all been linked with a move for the Lagos born forward.

It is believed that Carpi wants to hang on to the Nigerian until at least next summer but they might be force to sell if a bid that meets their valuation is lodge by any of the interested parties rumoured to be in for Mbakogu.

Already Russian side  Kuban Krasnordar have failed with a bid of 5.5 million Euros for the services of Mbakogu who is tied to the newly promoted serie A side for the next 5 years.

RAHEEM LAWAL DROPS HINTS ON ROMA MOVE

Super Eagles midfielder Raheem Lawal posted a picture of his and the badge of AS Roma as the Nigerian reportedly close in on a move to the Italian giants.

Lawal shared an Instagram picture with the Roma emblem next to that of EsEs alongside the caption: “God let ur will b done Allah bless me.”

The 25 year old Eskisehirspor midfielder is reportedly being discussed by AS Roma with reports in Turkey citing that the team's director Walter Sabbattini is already in Turkey negotiating the transfer.

Lawal joined Eskişehirspor from Mersin Idmanyurdu last February for €1 million.

The central midfielder has two assists and two goals in all competitions for EsEs last season. The Nigerian international made a total of 30 appearances and averaged a 6.88 rating according to Whoscored.

EsEs finished last season in 11th place on 39 points and are managed my Michael Skibbe.

ADEKANYE TO LIVERPOOL?

According to Catalan Radio 17 year old Dutch Nigerian Bobby Adekanye formely of Barcelona has agreed a deal to join Liverpool this summer.

The Dutch youth international was one among the several youngsters caught in the web of the transfer ban handed out to Barcelona over the signing of minors.

He reportedly left on loan to PSV Eindhoven of the Netherlands following the ban and was tip to return to Barcelona in 2016.

Adekanye is highly rated by the Spanish giants and although he has represented the Netherlands at youth level he is eligible for Nigeria at senior level.