COVENTRY City are ‘leading several clubs’ in the race to sign Nigeria international Frank Onyeka from Brentford.
According to Sky Sports News’ Lyall Thomas, the clubs have ‘held talks’ regarding both a loan and permanent transfer.
The Sky Blues face competition from Championship rivals Birmingham City and Sheffield United for Onyeka’s signature.
However, the report adds Coventry are thought to be at the front of the queue to sign the central midfielder.
La Liga side Valencia are also thought to hold an interest in the Brentford player.
The 28-year-old helped Nigeria reach the semi-finals of this year’s AFCON where they lost to hosts Morocco on penalties.
Onyeka has made just six substitute appearances for the Bees in the Premier League this season.
He spent the 2024/25 campaign on loan at FC Augsburg in the Bundesliga.
The central midfielder has made 75 appearances for Brentford in the Premier League across five seasons.
He started his career in Denmark at Midtjylland where he scored 14 goals in 95 appearances.
