Rumour Mills: Brighton, St. Pauli lead race for Nigerian star Anthony Dennis

By Dayo Awoniyi

A transfer tussle is brewing across Europe as Premier League side Brighton & Hove Albion and Bundesliga club St. Pauli emerge as front-runners in the race to sign Nigerian midfield prodigy Anthony Dennis.

The 20-year-old has been a standout performer for Turkish club Göztepe this season, featuring in 31 matches and playing a key role in the team’s run to the Turkish Cup semi-finals.

His dynamic displays have drawn interest from clubs in England, Germany, and France, with Ligue 1 outfit Stade Rennais also reportedly in pursuit.

Valued at €2 million by Transfermarkt, Dennis is seen as a rising talent with significant upside. Scouts have praised his composure, tactical awareness, and versatility in midfield — qualities that have made him indispensable to Göztepe’s campaign.

Although Dennis has received a call-up to Nigeria’s senior national team, he is yet to make his international debut. With a potential move to a top-five European league looming, his profile is expected to rise further on both the club and international stage.

Dennis’s next destination could be determined before the summer transfer window opens, as clubs seek to secure his signature ahead of a likely bidding war.