Spurs initiate enquiries about dazzling Flying Eagles teenager winger Sani Suleiman

ENGLISH Premier League giants Tottenham Hotspurs have initiated enquiries about Nigerian teenage winger Sani Suleiman with a view to signing him at the end of the season following his scintillating performances in the recent Fifa U20 World Cup.

Suleiman, 19, a left winger who currently plies his trade with Slovakian side AS Trencin, played in all three of Nigeria's group games in the U20 World Cup[ currently taking placed in Chile. He missed out on the Round of 16 clash against Argentina through suspension, having picked up two yellow cards during the group phase but gave a good enough account of himself to attract the attention of several scouts.

Having impressed with his speed, creativity and ability to impact games in key moments, Suleiman is not firmly in the sights of Spurs, with Glasgow Rangers also said to be taking a keen interest in him too. Suleiman provided a crucial assist in the decisive group-stage win over Saudi Arabia and consistently stood out as one of Nigeria’s most dynamic players in Chile.

According to the CIES Football Observatory, Suleiman was recently ranked as the most complete Under-21 winger based on seven key performance metrics and was also included among the top 200 U20 outfield players in the world. Statistical analysis such as this is increasingly used by top sides to recruit players, so it is no surprise to see the interest in Suleiman.

Apparently,  Tottenham have already made initial enquiries about Suleiman’s contract situation and potential availability for future transfer windows. However, Thomas Frank’s side are not alone as Bayer Leverkusen, Glasgow Rangers and several other clubs across Europe’s top five leagues are closely monitoring his progress.

Rangers’ transfer targets for January and beyond could hinge on their next managerial appointment, as former boss Steven Gerrard is very close to returning to the Ibrox hot seat. Gerrard was the coach who managed compatriot Joe Aribo at Rangers, so is used to dealing with Nigerian players.

Suleiman has made 30 appearances for his Slovakian club since joining them in July 2024, scoring four goals and providing two assists and just seems to keep getting better. A leap into major European football would be the ideal move for him after two seasons in Slovakia and Tottenham are in a good position to strike as they look to invest in the world’s most exciting young talents.

Nigeria's Super eagles have crashed out of the U20 World Cup having lost 0-4 to Argentina in the knockout phase. Despite this, however, several of the players have caught the eye as major European clubs have made enquiries about the likes of Ebenezer Harcourt, Daniel Bameyi and Abduljelili Kamaldeen.