African players primed for transfer move

African players who have not been commanding first team shirts in their various clubs now have a chance as the closing date of the transfer window draws nearer.

The end of the window presents an opportunity for them to move to clubs where they can make starting eleven shirts and play regularly. Below are some African stars that have been warming the bench for their various clubs and have lost form might just use the market window to launch a new dawn for their career.

John Obi Mikel

For the last few transfer windows, Chelsea midfielder, John Obi Mikel, has been tipped for a Stamford Bridge exit, yet he remains at the club. He has only made one start so far this season, and with Kurt Zouma growing in prominence as a better option at the base of the midfield, it’s hard to see Mikel enjoying too much playing time this season, despite the troubles of Cesc Fabregas and Nemanja Matic. Mikel could be a key performer at a top-half EPL side, but will he force his way out of the Bridge?

Kevin-Prince Boateng

Kevin-Prince Boateng needs a move as urgently, the Ghanaian has been ostracised at Schalke 04. A return to prominence at the Veltins Arena looks unlikely, at least while Horst Heldt is in town and the Ghana midfielder will not be allowed to leave for nothing. There have been suitors in England, the USA, and Turkey, but after a move to Al Ittihad failed, it’s hard to know what better options the former Milan man has on the table.

Brown Ideye

Brown joined West Bromwich Albion a year ago as the side’s record signing. A year later, it’s hard to see what future he has at the Hawthorns. He hasn’t featured yet this term, and the arrival of Salomon Rondon who has taken Brown’s mantle of the Baggies’ all-time record purchase pushes him further down the pecking order. If he can’t secure a move away from The Hawthorns, a season spent sitting on the bench alongside fellow Nigerian Victor Anichebe looks likely.

Victor Moses

The Chelsea forward impressed in pre-season, and appeared likely to complete an unlikely u-turn at Stamford Bridge and return to prominence. He was even praised by Jose Mourinho, and there was reason to believe he would have a role to play this term. However, the arrival of Pedro pushes Moses down the pecking order once more, and both Everton and Tottenham Hotspur may be prepared to offer him a way out.

Alex Song

The Cameroon midfielder looks highly unlikely to force his way back into the Barcelona starting XI under Luis Enrique this season. Indeed, it’s something of a surprise that he remains at the Nou Camp, in light of considerable interest from the Premier League. West Ham United have appeared close to a move at stages this summer, but is the former Arsenal man holding out for something better?

Anthony Nlebem