Soccer transfer gists for May 2014

Kenneth Omeruo of Chelsea has been linked with a move to Lille of France. The Nigerian international who is currently on loan at Middlesbrough has been very impressive for the Championship side since his loan spell started at the beginning of the season. The deal could be sealed before the start of the 2014 FIFA World cup in Brazil.

Lille are on the verge of securing a Champions league spot in the French Ligue 1.

Ogenyi Onazi of SS Lazio is interested in a move to Liverpool. The Nigerian player confirmed that he would be willing to join the English giants in a recent interview. Onazi was linked to the Merseyside club in January, but he couldn't agree a deal based on personal terms.

Christian Tello of Barcelona could be on his way out of FC Barcelona. The young Spanish winger is currently valued at $15m. Liverpool and Arsenal are interested in the player's services.

Adam Lallana is close to joining Liverpool ahead of next season. The Southampton player is also wanted by Manchester United and a host of other premier league teams.

John Obi Mikel has emerged as a top transfer target for Inter Milan. The Chelsea midfielder attracted the interest of the Italians last summer, but Mikel was reluctant to move away from Stamford Bridge.

Louis Van Gaal is interested in becoming the next manager of Manchester United. The Dutchman is yet to name his World cup squad for Netherlands, but there are rumours that the Old Trafford giants have agreed to make him the next manager.

Nigerians in Europe.

Nigerian international, John Obi Mikel scored his first premier league goal in 185 matches. The former Lyn Oslo playmaker turned in the ball after John Terry nodded the ball across the goal line.

At the Saint James' Park, Sone Aluko scored a stunning third goal to ensure that Hull City defeated Newcastle by 3-2. The Nigerian scored a beautiful goal off a nice volley from 20 yards.

Victor Moses was on the losing side as Liverpool suffered a surprise 1-0 home defeat against Southampton. The Nigerian winger was highly impressive in the opening stages of the match,but he was well checked by Clyne. The Southampton man disturbed him from making some last minute incursion into the penalty area.

Peter Odemwingie's Cardiff City surrendered to Tottenham Hotspur with less than a minute to go. The out-of-favour Nigerian international was highly impressive throughout the match despite missing some half chances.

In Italy,Ogenyi Onazi was on the losing side as S.S. Lazio went down 2-0 against AS Roma. The Copa Italia champions end the unbeaten run of their city rivals on Sunday afternoon.

However,Victor Moses will be expected to be on the starting line up when Liverpool take on Manchester United in the Capital One cup during the week.