Man City intensifies bid for Super Falcons midfielder Echegini amid PSG resistance, WSL deadline looms

Manchester City are intensifying efforts to sign Nigeria international midfielder Jennifer Echegini from Paris Saint-Germain, with multiple offers already rejected as the Women’s Super League transfer window closes tonight, September 3, 2026. PSG remains reluctant to sell the 25-year-old, who has just one year left on her contract.

Echegini, a pivotal Super Falcons midfielder, has established herself as a key player for PSG since her 2024 arrival. Her background includes youth football in England with Charlton Athletic, Millwall, and Arsenal, preceded by a productive Juventus stint where she scored 10 goals in 16 appearances. City’s persistent interest underscores her rising value in the global women’s game.

The looming WSL deadline creates urgency: PSG must decide whether to sell now for a fee or risk losing her on a free transfer next summer. For Nigerian supporters, a potential move to England’s top tier could elevate her profile through regular high-stakes matches, though it may also compress her recovery time between club and national team duties. With Super Falcons qualifiers on the horizon, will this transfer conclude before midnight, or will Echegini remain in Paris to pursue Champions League glory with PSG?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/03/transfer-manchester-city-make-strong-push-for-echegini/