Report: EPL giants enter transfer war with Tottenham for Flying Eagles’ Sani Suleiman

Tottenham, Paris Saint-Germain, and others are reportedly interested in Sani Suleiman, who played a key role for the Flying Eagles of Nigeria at the U20 World Cup in Chile…

Chelsea have joined Tottenham Hotspur in the transfer battle for Nigeria U-20 forward Sani Suleiman ahead of the January window, Soccernet.ng reports.

The 19-year-old attacker has impressed since moving to Slovak club AS Trenčín from Akwa United in July 2024, with his performances for the Flying Eagles also boosting his reputation across Europe.

At the 2025 World Cup tournament hosted in Chile, the forward showed a positive performance for Aliyu Zubairu-led team, which has piqued the interest of many European teams.

Chelsea To Battle Tottenham For Sani Suleiman

A source close to the player confirmed that several European clubs have already opened talks for a potential deal.

“I can tell you everything is set for Sani to move in the January window. I don’t think he’ll remain at Trenčín until the summer because a lot of clubs want him,” the source told Footy-Africa.

“The Chelsea interest is genuine, but they’re not alone. Tottenham Hotspur also made inquiries before Chelsea came in.”

Sani Suleiman to Bayer Leverkusen

The source also disclosed that Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen were on the verge of securing the youngster earlier this year before interest from England intensified.

“Before the World Cup, we had an 80 percent agreement with Bayer Leverkusen in Germany, but after his strong performance in Chile, Spurs and Chelsea joined the race,” he added.

His representatives are now assessing proposals to ensure Suleiman continues his progression.

“His management is currently reviewing all offers to select the best deal for his growth and development. He’s still young and learning, but we’re confident he’ll become a big star for Nigeria soon,” the source concluded.

Suleiman’s profile has also alerted other top European sides, including Paris Saint-Germain and Ajax, who have been linked with the Flying Eagles star in recent weeks.

The teenager is expected to decide on his next move before the end of the January window. Although Soccernet.ng previously revealed his preference to move to England.