Club Brugge races to replace Onyedika with €12 million Potts deal

Club Brugge is moving fast to fill the midfield gap left by Nigeriaanse midfielder Raphael Onyedika, whose imminent €10 million switch to Eintracht Frankfurt forces the Blauw‑Zwart to consider a pricier alternative. Advanced talks with West Ham United suggest a replacement fee that could rise to €12 million, a stark contrast to the amount earned for Onyedika.

Raphael Onyedika, the Nigeriaanse midfielder, is set to join Eintracht Frankfurt for a reported €10 million. The transfer marks the end of a long spell in which he amassed many appearances for Club Brugge’s midfield.

Freddie Potts, the 22‑year‑old Englishman, has emerged as Club Brugge’s direct successor. The club is in advanced negotiations with West Ham United, and the deal could bring the London side roughly €12 million.

According to Sacha Tavolieri, Club Brugge and West Ham United are in vergevorderde gesprekken over the 22‑year‑old Engelsman, and the deal can the Londense club approximately €12 million. This assessment underscores the financial stakes of the potential swap.

Potts has already given the green light to move to Jan Breydel, and his contract with West Ham runs until June 2029. The long‑term deal gives West Ham a strong position at the negotiation table and reduces the likelihood of a cheap exit.

The English midfielder progressed through West Ham’s youth academy, broke into the first team for 28 appearances and recorded one assist. To gain more minutes he spent loan spells at Wycombe Wanderers and Portsmouth, adding valuable experience.

Transfermarkt values Potts at €10 million, while West Ham could secure up to €12 million for his departure. This price tag exceeds the €10 million Club Brugge expects from Onyedika, indicating a heavier investment to maintain midfield quality.

Club Brugge does not want a prolonged void after Onyedika’s exit, so it has pushed Potts to the forefront as the priority option. The Blauw‑Zwart aims for the Englishman to become the next major investment and assume a key role in the Brugse midfield.

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