Coach of Spanish La Liga Giants Eyes Move For Super Eagles Striker

Coach of Spanish La Liga Giants Eyes Move For Super Eagles Striker

Ibitoye Shittu
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:01 PM
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  • Nigerian striker Emmanuel Dennis could be on his way to Spanish side Villarreal at the end of the season
  • Watford are currently swimming in the relegation zone on the Premier League table and their is no assurance of them surviving
  • Dennis has scored 10 Premier League goals for Watford this season despite the club struggling to in the topflight

Unai Emery who is the handler of Spanish La Liga side Villarreal is reportedly interested in the signing of Super Eagles striker Emmanuel Dennis who currently plays for Watford in the EPL.

Since joining the Premier League side, Emmanuel Dennis has been in incredible form and his superb games also helped him return to the Super Eagles team.

Despite not being released by Watford to travel with the Super Eagles to Cameroon for the 2021 African Cup of Nations, Dennis was part of the squad that faced Ghana in 2022 World Cup play-offs.

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Villarreal coach Emery shows interest in signing Dennis Emmanuel. Photo by Adrian Dennis.
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The former Kwara Football Academy youngster tried his best for the Super Eagles, but was not enough to help the Nigerian team qualify for the World Cup.

According to the report on Complete Sports, Villarreal coach Unai Emery is said to be a fan of Dennis and wants to lure the Nigerian to the La Liga next season.

Given Dennis’ fine season and the mounting interest, he is expected to command a transfer fee in excess of £20m.

How many goals has Dennis scored this season for Watford?

The 24-year-old has scored 10 goals for the Hornets this season in the Premier League.

Top EPL club to miss out on Victor Osimhen after Napoli slams €150 million price tag on the Nigerian

Earlier, Sports Brief had reported how Napoli appears set to frustrate suitors for Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen when the summer transfer window opens at the end of the season.

The Partenopei have had a resurgent season under Luciano Spalletti this term and the 23-year-old has played a key part in Napoli’s success.

Arsenal now looks set to miss out on Victor Osimhen after Napoli raised the Nigerian’s transfer fee to €150 million.

The Gunners alongside several other top European teams have identified Osimhen as a possible transfer target in the summer as they try to strengthen their squad ahead of the new season.

The 23-year-old is regarded as one of the best strikers in Serie A this season as he has scored 12 goals in 19 league starts this season for Napoli, winning six penalties in the process.

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