Anthony Dennis is the subject of growing transfer speculation, with the Göztepe midfielder linked with a move to Bundesliga side Union Berlin according to data indicating a 44% probability of a deal.
The 21-year-old Nigeria defensive midfielder, currently valued at €5.00m, is attracting interest after a rapid rise in Turkey’s Süper Lig. While no agreement has been reached between the clubs, Union Berlin are reported to be weighing up a move as they look to reinforce their midfield options.
Dennis’s contract situation at Göztepe is unclear in the available data, with no expiry date listed, raising the possibility that he could become a free agent in the foreseeable future. That uncertainty is feeding suggestions that Union Berlin may attempt to secure the player before his value or status changes.
Born in Kaduna on 21 June 2004, Dennis has progressed quickly since leaving HB Academy Abuja in Nigeria for Göztepe’s under-19 side in January 2023. He was promoted to the senior team in July the same year and has since established himself as a defensive midfield option in Turkey’s top flight.
His market value has risen sharply, climbing from €25,000 in late 2023 to its current €5.00m, reflecting his development and growing reputation. Standing at 1.79m and preferring his right foot, he has been used primarily in a screening role in front of the defence, a profile that would fit the tactically disciplined approach favoured in the Bundesliga.
Dennis has spent his professional career so far with Göztepe in the Süper Lig after his move from Nigeria, meaning a switch to Union Berlin would represent his first step into one of Europe’s major leagues. If the transfer does materialise, it could mark a pivotal moment in his career, offering a platform to enhance his reputation on a bigger stage and test his potential at a higher competitive level.
