Several English Premier League clubs said to be eyeing recently-capped Nigerian centreback Ogbu

NEWLY-capped Super Eagles centreback Igoh Ogbu could be playing in the English Premier League next season as several clubsides including Nottingham Forest and Newcastle are reported to have enquired about securing his services.

Ogbu, 25, who plays for Czech giants Slavia Prague, made his Nigeria debut during the recent Unity Cup in London, when he featured in the final against Jamaica. His sterling performance in that game caught the eye, however and as a result, Slavia Prague got him to immediately sign a contract extension.

Despite the signing of a two-year extension, Slavia Prague manager Jindřich Trpisovsky has refused to rule out a summer exit for Ogbu. He revealed that the defender is now contracted until December 31, 2027 but there are likely to be several suitors during the current summer transfer window and Ogbu could be sold.

Before signing a contract extension, multiple clubs in France's Ligue One and Turkish champions Galatasaray were exploring ways to sign the former Flying Eagles star. Responding to a question about the possibility of Ogbu leaving Slavia Prague, the manager  offered a theoretical scenario to illustrate how quickly things could change in the transfer market.

Mr Trpisovsky said: "Igoh ​​Ogbu extended his contract, which was extremely important for us. He wants to stay here, he wants to play in the Champions League but in August it could happen that Nottingham or Newcastle call and say they need a defender and he'll leave anyway."

Slavia Prague are set to return to the Uefa Champions League after clinching the Czech league title with four matches to spare. Ogbu brings valuable European experience to the table, having featured 19 times in continental competitions, including 10 times in the Europa League, four times in Champions League qualifiers and five instances in Conference League and Europa League qualifying matches.