Stade Rennais keeping a close eye on Nigerian talent from Göztepe SK

Stade Rennais has set its sights on Anthony Junior Dennis, the 20-year-old midfielder currently playing for Göztepe SK in Turkey. A Nigerian youth international, Dennis has become a key figure in his team’s setup, despite the club’s modest standing in the Super Lig.

Promising statistics

Anthony Dennis has featured in 27 Turkish Super Lig matches this season, starting every single one for Göztepe SK—a testament to his importance and impact on the squad. Although he has yet to find the back of the net, his influence on the team’s play and his ability to inject energy into the midfield are undeniable. His versatile profile, capable of operating as both a defensive midfielder and a box-to-box player, has attracted interest from several European sides, including Leeds United in the Premier League and Stuttgart in the Bundesliga.

Stade Rennais on the lookout

Stade Rennais, always attentive to emerging African talents, has recently joined the race for Anthony Dennis. The Breton club is following the Nigerian’s situation closely. According to local media, Habib Beye, head coach of the Rouge et Noir, has already given the green light to launch an offensive for Dennis. The midfielder’s transfer fee is estimated to be between €8 and €10 million—a reasonable sum for the clubs vying for his signature.

Lydiane N'Po |

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