With AFCON 2023 well underway, there’s plenty of world-class talent on show. As Europe’s top clubs eye up potential new signings, we at Sportslens have picked out five players who could soon make their way to the Premier League!
Possible Premier League Signings At AFCON 2023
Ousmane Diomande – Ivory Coast
Hosts Ivory Coast have one of the most in-demand defenders in Europe at the moment. Ousmane Diomande will be a key player if his nation hopes to win Africa’s top international prize.
The Sporting Lisbon centre-half has attracted attention from Arsenal, but it appears Newcastle are his most likely destination.
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— Mirror Football (@MirrorFootball) January 13, 2024
The 20-year-old has been touted as a potential solution at the back for Eddie Howe. For now, though, he will be focussed on offering his best on the international stage.
Known for his ability to play out from the back, he averages 90% pass completion for Sporting.
He therefore sounds like a young man who would adapt well to the Premier League. Will we see him in England any time soon? Only time will tell.
Mohamed Camara – Mali
While Mali aren’t expected to go far in this year’s AFCON 2023, they do have several top talents to watch out for. One such player is midfielder, Mohamed Camara.
The 24-year-old has caught the attention of some of Europe’s top clubs recently. After impressing at RB Salzburg, he earned a move to Ligue 1 side Monaco in 2022.
Previously at RB Salzburg, defensive midfielder Mohamad Camara, has signed with Monaco for a period of five years, until 2027 in a deal that is said to be worth no less than 15 million euros.
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His ability to on the ball and quick passing game has reportedly peaked the interest of Jurgen Klopp. Liverpool are believed to be long-term admirers of Camara, who is yet another top-quality defensive midfielder to come through on the African continent.
With around two tackles per game and 92% pass completion in the league, the high-energy Malian could be a greta addition to any Premier League midfield.
Victor Osimhen (Nigeria)
Onto a more well-known story, Victor Osimhen has been linked with the Premier League consistently in recent seasons. Believed to be in discussions with Chelsea and Arsenal, the 25-year-old Napoli striker has 57 goals in 96 Serie A games.
He’s been just as prolific for his country, too. With 20 goals in 27 caps for Nigeria, Osimhen is one of the top finishers in football at the moment.
Reports suggest he could well be bound for the Premier League before long, so is definitely one to watch.
Serhou Guirassy (Guinea)
Another AFCON striker who’s been terrorising defences this season is Serhou Guirassy. The Guinean forward is top of the wish-list for plenty of clubs, and has been linked to several in the Premier League.
Rumours that Serhou Guirassy's release clause of £15 million is set to expire mid January. No club has yet submitted a bid for him. Interest from many major clubs.
Nottingham Forest were linked with him. Would you want him?#NFFC pic.twitter.com/QbOKXcgxjf— Forest Fan TV (@OfficialFFTV) January 13, 2024
The Stuttgart man has 17 goals in 14 Bundesliga appearances and a rumoured release clause of just £15 million. Hardly surprising that he’s been linked with numerous clubs, then.
But with no clubs submitting a formal bid just yet, the clause could well expire before a move materialises. Should he join an English club, there’s no doubting the talent he would bring.
Mohamed Amoura (Algeria)
Last on our list is electric Algerian, Mohamed Amoura. The 23-year-old forward joined Swiss side Lugano before a move to Belgium. Now at Union Saint-Gilloise, he already has 13 goals in 15 league games.
He also bagged a goal and assist as USG beat Liverpool in the Europa League, so has proved his ability against English clubs already.
🚨GOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAL DE AMOURA !
4-0 pour l’Algérie 🇩🇿 pic.twitter.com/aboHLAdfta
— Algérie Football Média 🇩🇿 (@DZFOOTBALLDZ) January 9, 2024
Blessed with phenomenal pace and superb vision, he’s been leaving defenders for dead all season. His link-up play with former Leicester and Manchester City man Riyad Mahrez could be massive for Algeria at AFCON 2023.
Should he deliver, he will be among the top targets for much of Europe. But for Brighton fans in particular, he may be of special interest.
The Seagulls are owned by businessman Tony Bloom, who just so happens to also have a stake in Union SG. Should Amoura decide on a move to the Premier League, a deal between the two clubs should be easy to negotiate.
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