{"id":919821,"date":"2026-07-14T17:13:26","date_gmt":"2026-07-14T22:13:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/14\/epl-transfer-hull-city-join-another-english-club-in-pursuit-of-nigeria-eligible-striker-justin-njinmah\/"},"modified":"2026-07-14T17:13:26","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T22:13:26","slug":"epl-transfer-hull-city-join-another-english-club-in-pursuit-of-nigeria-eligible-striker-justin-njinmah","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/14\/epl-transfer-hull-city-join-another-english-club-in-pursuit-of-nigeria-eligible-striker-justin-njinmah\/","title":{"rendered":"EPL Transfer: Hull City join another English club in pursuit of Nigeria-eligible striker Justin Njinmah"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Soccer <\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p><img width=\"750\" height=\"499\" alt=\"Soccer EPL Transfer: Hull City join another English club in pursuit of Nigeria-eligible striker Justin Njinmah\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" src=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/thumbor\/bU0PBnmDmUK7w0DbrFjR3FKQNjw=\/750x499\/smart\/https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.soccernet.ng%2Fmain%2F2025%2F08%2Fimago1038031128.jpg\" srcset data-sizes=\"auto\" data-expand=\"700\"><\/p>\n<p>Marvin Ducksch  celebrates with  Justin Njinmah Bremen. Copyright: Imago<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Premier League newcomers Hull City have entered the race to sign Nigeria-eligible German forward Justin Njinmah from Bundesliga side Werder Bremen, <a href=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Soccernet.ng<\/a> reports.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The 25-year-old attacker is also attracting interest from England, with EFL Championship side Southampton also monitoring his situation ahead of the summer transfer window.<\/p>\n<p>According to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bild.de\/sport\/fussball\/werder-bremen-wechsel-alarm-werder-star-vor-abgang-auf-die-insel-6a54d715f0157ebe0a8ebfd0?ref=ed_direct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bild<\/a><\/strong>, Njinmah could be on the move this summer despite Werder Bremen&#8217;s desire to retain him. With his contract situation becoming an important consideration, the German club may be tempted to cash in if a suitable offer arrives. He currently has one year left on his deal at the Weserstadion.<\/p>\n<p>The Hamburg-born forward enjoyed another productive campaign in the Bundesliga, registering important contributions for <em>Die Werderaner <\/em>in a largely turbulent season that ended with Daniel Thioune as their head coach.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3663\" height=\"2442\" src=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/thumbor\/9ri0IG5m_n6JgRQqfJcQS-hdauk=\/3663x2442\/smart\/https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.soccernet.ng%2Fmain%2F2026%2F07%2Fimago1077629777.jpg\" alt=\"Soccer Justin Njinmah Bremen on the ball\"><figcaption>Justin Njinmah Bremen on the ball. Copyright: Imago<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Get Our Sports News First \u2013\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029VagMHLcA89MZvw0Btc21\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Join Our WhatsApp Channel Now!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Capable of operating on either flank or through the middle, Njinmah has scored 14 goals and provided four assists in 84 Bundesliga appearances since establishing himself in Bremen&#8217;s first team.<\/p>\n<p>The former Borussia Dortmund youth player has previously attracted interest from some of Europe&#8217;s top clubs. Napoli explored a deal worth up to \u20ac10 million earlier this year, while AS Roma were also linked with the forward in previous transfer windows.<\/p>\n<h2>Soccer Hull City and Southampton to battle for Justin Njinmah<\/h2>\n<p>Hull City&#8217;s promotion to the Premier League has significantly boosted their ambitions in the transfer market, and Njinmah is believed to fit the profile of a player the Tigers are seeking.<\/p>\n<p>However, Southampton are also firmly in the race. The Saints have developed a growing reputation for recruiting talent from Germany, with technical director Johannes Spors previously overseeing several deals involving Bundesliga and 2. Bundesliga players.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3774\" height=\"2517\" src=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/thumbor\/773k0M21opBI6BbF2yTjjjSdLQE=\/3774x2517\/smart\/https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.soccernet.ng%2Fmain%2F2026%2F07%2Fimago1077564331.jpg\" alt=\"Soccer Nico Schlotterbeck bodies Justin Njinmah SV Werder Bremen\"><figcaption>Nico Schlotterbeck bodies Justin Njinmah, SV Werder Bremen. Copyright: Imago<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Southampton are expected to strengthen their attacking options this summer, and Njinmah&#8217;s pace and versatility make him an attractive option.<\/p>\n<p>With Werder Bremen open to selling the player for the right fee, both English clubs could be set for a transfer battle in the coming weeks.<\/p>\n<h2>Soccer Super Eagles: Can Njinmah play for Nigeria?<\/h2>\n<p>Despite representing no country at senior international level, Njinmah remains eligible to play for Nigeria through his family heritage.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4000\" height=\"2666\" src=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/thumbor\/a9Rn-eQ7PUe9NPPnd4BJuQuMDCY=\/4000x2666\/smart\/https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.soccernet.ng%2Fmain%2F2026%2F07%2Fimago1070088201.jpg\" alt=\"Soccer Justin Njinmah and Victor Boniface of Werder Bremen\"><figcaption>Justin Njinmah and Victor Boniface of Werder Bremen. Copyright: ImagoxBEAUTIFULxSPORTS\/Tonh\u00e4userx<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The forward has previously admitted that representing the Super Eagles <a href=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/2024\/02\/it-motivates-me-to-do-better-german-born-werder-bremen-striker-speaks-on-representing-nigeria.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">would be a serious consideration if an invitation arrives from the Nigeria Football Federation<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking last year, Njinmah revealed that interest from Nigeria motivates him to improve further, although he also admitted that playing for Germany remains one of his ambitions.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cI know I&#8217;m being looked at by Nigeria, of course, but I can only decide when I get an invitation. Then I really would have to weigh up exactly,\u201d the striker <a href=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/2024\/07\/werder-bremens-justin-njinmah-reveals-ideal-condition-thatll-make-him-play-for-nigeria.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">previously said<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The Super Eagles currently boast strong attacking options, including Victor Osimhen, Victor Boniface, Tolu Arokodare and Akor Adams, but Njinmah&#8217;s versatility could make him an interesting option for head coach Eric Chelle in the future.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3500\" height=\"2333\" src=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/thumbor\/KF5Osj3Mxg7FcBCOcUJheUw7IfQ=\/3500x2333\/smart\/https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.soccernet.ng%2Fmain%2F2026%2F06%2Fimago1078198159.jpg\" alt=\"Soccer Super Eagles\"><figcaption>Super Eagles. Copyright: ImagoxGrzegorzxWajdax<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>For now, however, the immediate focus appears to be on his club future, with Hull City and Southampton both hoping to lure the Nigeria-eligible attacker to the attractive environment of English football.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<p><img alt=\"<!-- Author Start -->Adefolahan Guerreiro<!-- Author End -->&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/0f64d35abfd960f4a5a400c4bb517f7f0be6c48b655560fbdd37e59d9fc9ca58?s=80&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g&#8221;  height=&#8221;80&#8243; width=&#8221;80&#8243; loading=&#8221;lazy&#8221; decoding=&#8221;async&#8221;>\t\t<\/p>\n<div>\n<h3>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/author\/guerreiro\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tAdefolahan Guerreiro\t\t\t\t<\/a><br \/>\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\tAdefolahan is a multilingual CAF-Accredited sports journalist and football writer whose work spans outlets like Soccernet Nigeria, Pure Football UK, and Royalsportz. <\/p>\n<p>With a sharp eye for detail and a background in college sports, he tells the African football story with depth, flair, and global perspective.<\/p>\n<p>Fluent in English, Spanish, and German, he brings a cross-cultural voice to his coverage, blending insight with accessibility for readers around the world.<br \/>\nHis portfolio includes interviews with top Nigerian stars like Finidi George, Junior Lokosa, Sikiru Alimi, Sodiq Ismaila, and Abraham Onahi Ogbu.<\/p>\n<p>A devoted Borussia Dortmund fan, Adefolahan thrives on the emotion and rhythm of the beautiful game. Away from work, he\u2019s a sci-fi enthusiast and series lover who enjoys exploring how sport, storytelling, and culture collide.\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/2026\/07\/epl-hull-nigeria-eligible-justin-njinmah.html\" class=\"button purchase\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read More<\/a>Adefolahan Guerreiro<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Soccer Marvin Ducksch celebrates with Justin Njinmah Bremen. Copyright: Imago Premier League newcomers Hull City have entered the race to sign Nigeria-eligible German forward Justin Njinmah from Bundesliga side Werder Bremen, Soccernet.ng reports. 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