‘Who is this guy?’ — Fans left confused as Premier League side table ₦35 billion for Super Eagles star

The Premier League transfer market is buzzing again, and this time it’s Wolverhampton Wanderers who have shocked fans by tabling a massive ₦35 billion (€20m) bid for Nigeria’s Chrisantus Uche.

The move has left plenty of people excited, but a large section of supporters are scratching their heads, asking the same question: “Who is this guy?”

According to transfer insider Fabrizio Romano, Wolves have already submitted an official bid to Getafe worth €20m, with negotiations underway to seal the deal quickly.

The 21-year-old midfielder-turned-forward has been one of the revelations at Getafe, where manager José Bordalás deployed him in multiple positions, including as a striker.

Despite being signed for just €500k from AD Cueta last year, Uche ended up as Getafe’s joint-top contributor with four goals and six assists, effectively helping the club escape relegation.

He has started the new LaLiga campaign brightly too, scoring and assisting in his only game so far, which has only added to his growing reputation.

While Nigerian fans have celebrated Uche’s rise, especially after his recent debut for the Super Eagles at the Unity Cup and subsequent World Cup qualifiers call-up, Wolves’ massive offer has triggered mixed reactions.

Many Premier League fans admitted they had never heard of him, with one bluntly commenting online: “i dont know who is this guy and 20 mln?”

Others questions like “What are his stats?”, “What position does he play?”, and “Is he good?” also littered replies to the announcement of Wolves’ bid for Uche.

For Wolves, however, the gamble seems clear, they want a versatile attacker who can deliver, even if fans still need convincing.