Rapid Vienna target Ghanaian midfielder Yussif Saidu as midfield boost

Austria’s Rapid Vienna have been linked with a move for 21‑year‑old Ghanaian midfielder Yussif Saidu, who currently plays for Real Zaragoza in Spain’s LaLiga2. The Austrian Bundesliga side are reportedly monitoring the central midfielder, whose market value is listed at €1 million.

Saidu completed a permanent transfer to Zaragoza on 1 January 2026 after a loan spell, with the Spanish club paying a reported €120,000 fee to his former side Dansoman Wise.

Since joining Zaragoza’s senior set‑up, Saidu has made 31 LaLiga2 appearances and scored once. He has also featured for Zaragoza’s reserve side and recorded a single appearance in the Copa del Rey.

The central midfielder, born in Ghana’s capital Accra, operates primarily in central midfield, is right‑footed and stands 1.86 m tall. He is 21 years old.

Transfer fee and contract details

Zaragoza are not under immediate pressure to sell, as Saidu’s contract runs until 30 June 2030. His current market value is €1 million, and there is no indication that Rapid Vienna have submitted a formal offer. Rapid Vienna’s interest in the Austrian Bundesliga.Saidu prospect has been reported.

Should the Austrian club decide to act, the move would represent Saidu’s first transfer away from Spain since arriving in Europe, and negotiations remain unclear. The lack of a confirmed bid leaves the potential deal in a speculative stage.