Bundesliga clubs eye Nigerian midfielder Anthony Dennis amid interest

Several Bundesliga clubs - Hoffenheim, Mainz, Augsburg and Stuttgart - have expressed interest in signing Nigerian defensive midfielder Anthony Dennis, according to transfer expert Ekrem Konur. Dennis, a former Super Eagles invitee, currently plays for Turkish side Göztepe, where he joined from HB Academy Abuja in July 2023 and has one year left on his contract.

His market value has risen sharply; Göztepe reportedly turned down a €3.3 million bid from Belgian club Anderlecht last summer and now values him at around €8 million, with a potential transfer fee close to €10 million. Interest from multiple German sides suggests a move to one of Europe's top leagues could be imminent.

For Nigerian football fans, Dennis's possible transfer represents a chance to see a home-grown talent compete regularly in the Bundesliga, potentially boosting his international profile and inspiring younger players. No official offer has been confirmed yet, but the player's contract situation means a summer 2027 transfer - or an earlier January window move - is plausible.

Will Dennis make the step to Germany, and if so, which club will secure his signature?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/18/transfer-bundesliga-clubs-scramble-for-anthony-dennis/