Exclusive: Rising Nigerian Midfielder Sani Suleiman Attracts Interest from PSG, Brentford and Ajax

European champions Paris St-Germain, Premier League side Brentford, and Dutch giants Ajax Amsterdam have entered the race to sign highly rated Nigerian midfielder Sani Suleiman, according to an exclusive report from SportsBoom.com.

Rising Star of Nigerian Football

The 19-year-old midfielder has drawn attention from several top European clubs following his standout performances for Nigeria at the FIFA U17 World Cup in Chile.

Although Nigeria exited the U20 FIFA World Cup in the round of 16 after defeat to Argentina, Suleiman emerged as one of the nation’s brightest prospects from the tournament.

Interest Growing Across Europe

Suleiman’s impressive displays for Slovakian club AS Trenčín, which he joined from Akwa United just over a year ago, have sparked widespread interest.

Clubs including Tottenham Hotspur, Bayer Leverkusen, and Glasgow Rangers had already been linked with the young midfielder. However, Sportsboom.com reports that the list of suitors has now grown to include PSG, Brentford, Ajax, and Royal Antwerp, with several Major League Soccer sides also monitoring his situation.

Transfer Move Likely in January

A source close to the player told SportsBoom that while AS Trenčín hold an option to extend Suleiman’s contract by two years, it appears increasingly likely the club will lose him in the January transfer window due to the strong interest being shown.

"He has great tournament, so the interest from other clubs is normal," a source close to SportsBoom, said. 

“The interest is very strong and talks are ongoing, but next destination hasn’t been decided yet."

“It might not necessarily be Rangers — but anything is possible in transfer.”

Impressive Season So Far

Suleiman has started the 2025–26 season strongly, scoring two goals and providing one assist in five appearances for AS Trenčín.

With Europe’s elite now circling, the Nigerian teenager looks set for a major move in the coming months, potentially marking the next big step in his fast-rising career.