Spurs and West Ham in Transfer Race for Onyedika

Tottenham Hotspur have entered the race to sign Club Brugge midfielder Raphael Onyedika, further heightening Premier League interest in the highly-rated Nigerian.

Club Brugge are reportedly gearing up for a pivotal summer transfer window, as several of their standout players—Onyedika included—have drawn attention from top European clubs following an impressive 2024/25 campaign.

Among the names generating the most attention is Onyedika, whose impressive performances both in the UEFA Champions League and with the Nigeria national team have seen his stock rise significantly, according to Belgian outlet Voetbalkrant.

While the club have multiple players linked with exits, including Ferran Jutgla, Maxim De Cuyper and Christos Tzolis, the report cited Onyedika as the player who appears to be the most sought-after.

Reports from Transferfeed on Tuesday indicate that the 24-year-old has become a serious target for Tottenham Hotspur.

The London club are now believed to be monitoring Onyedika closely, potentially disrupting a previously reported move to fellow Premier League side, West Ham United, and Serie A giant, AC Milan.

“Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur have added Raphael Onyedika to their shortlist,” Transferfeed reported

Tottenham’s entry into the race places them alongside AC Milan and West Ham United, the latter of whom were previously thought to be on the verge of sealing a deal for Onyedika.

Earlier in the transfer window, West Ham were believed to be leading the chase for the Nigerian midfielder, with negotiations said to be at an advanced stage. The Hammers have been actively searching for a central midfielder amid speculation that Czech international Tomas Soucek could leave the club, with Onyedika identified as a potential successor.

However, Tottenham’s renewed interest may complicate West Ham’s plans.

Although Onyedika remains under contract with Club Brugge until 2027, he is reportedly valued at around €20 million. The Belgian side seems to be preparing for his exit, with reports suggesting they have already lined up Hamburg’s Ludovit Reis as a possible replacement.