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10 African Players Who Are Transfer Targets This Summer

10 African Players Who Are Transfer Targets This Summer

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The transfer window is always a busy time for European soccer, and this particular pre-season window will be no different, with numerous African transfer targets set to attract a great deal of attention.

A number of Africans seem destined to leave their current clubs in search for glory with new teams, while many clubs see the opportunity to strengthen their sides with the addition of the players on this list.

We take a closer look at 10 of the African players who are transfer targets in the market window this summer.

Source: Tribune OnlineFootballItalia, TheSun, ESPNFC, TheMirror, SkySports.

Riyad Mahrez
Mahrez has done well at Leicester – leicestermercury.co.uk

Riyad Mahrez

The Leicester City star had an amazing title winning season with his Premier League side in 2015-16, and inevitably his top performances have seen him become a major transfer target. Arsenal have emerged as one of the front-runners for his signature, but Leicester are trying to hold on to him.

Transfer Targets - African Goal Scorers
Aubameyang is in demand – en.starafrica.com

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

English clubs Arsenal and Manchester City are keen to secure the transfer of Gabon star striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund. The 27-year-old Gabon international is the target of a number of clubs in Europe, with Man City showing the financial clout to be taken seriously.

Champions League semi-finalists
Yaya Toure could leave Man City – skysports.com

Yaya Toure

The four-time African Player of the Year may leave Manchester City during the transfer window, in search of greener pastures. The Ivorian midfielder was a target for Inter Milan last season, and it seems that Serie A rivals Juventus could be interested in the Ivorian midfielder.

John Obi Mikel - Turkish clubs
John Obi Mikel is considering his future – howng.com

John Obi Mikel

The Chelsea veteran has been the subject of transfer speculation for the last few months, with offers coming in from Chinese and Turkish clubs. New coach Antonio Conte will play a big role in any potential move, as the Nigerian midfielder considers his future under the Italian.

Andre Ayew - African Player of the Year
Andre Ayew is a star player from Ghana – ghanalive.tv

Andre Ayew

English club Swansea City are fighting to hold on to their Ghanaian star, who scored 12 Premier League goals last season. The Ghana international has done well since joining from Marseille last year, but Sunderland are keen to secure his signature.

EPL Champions Leicester City Interested In Islam Slimani
Leicester City would like Slimani – dzfoot.com

Islam Slimani

Sporting Lisbon’s Algerian striker Islam Slimani is an interesting transfer prospect for the likes of Arsenal and Leicester City, as they aim to strengthen their squads. The 27-year-old Algeria international scored 26 goals in 32 Portuguese Primeira Liga appearances in the recently concluded campaign.

Kalidou Koulibaly
Kalidou Koulibaly may move to England or Germany – foxsports.com

Kalidou Koulibaly

Senegalese defender Koulibaly may move to the English Premier League if his Italian club Napoli do not offer him an extension. The 24-year-old was a standout performer in Napoli’s second-place finish during the 2015-16 campaign, but Chelsea and Bayern Munich are both hoping to sign the talent.

Kolo Toure
Kolo Toure has been released from his contract – skysports.com

Kolo Toure

The Ivorian veteran defender was recently released from his contract at Liverpool, and the 35-year-old will now be available for a potentially lucrative deal as a free agent, as he hopes to extend his playing career.

Kwadwo Asamoah - Juventus
Chelsea may make a move for Kwadwo Asamoah – GoolFM.net

Kwadwo Asamoah

Transfer rumours in England suggest that Premier League club Chelsea are interested in the services of Ghanaian midfielder Kwadwo Asamoah from Italian Serie A side Juventus. The midfielder previously played under Antonio Conte, and seems to be on his wish list as he prepares for a new job in the EPL.

Samuel Chukwueze of Nigeria - pulse.ng
Samuel Chukwueze of Nigeria is set for Porto move – pulse.ng

Samuel Chukwueze

Nigerian youngster Samuel Chukwueze is in high demand, with a list of European clubs reportedly interested in securing his signature ahead of the next club season. The 16-year-old player is from the Diamond Academy in Nigeria, with Ligue 1 side Monaco and Arsenal considering a move for the winger, but he seems destined for Portuguese side Porto.