Teenage forward George Ilenikhena is being linked with a surprise move from Monaco to Bundesliga side Stuttgart, with the probability of a deal currently rated at 3% according to transfer data.
The 19-year-old centre-forward, who holds both Nigerian and French nationality, is the subject of preliminary speculation rather than advanced negotiations, with no indication yet of an agreed fee or personal terms. His current market value is listed at €12.00m, a figure likely to form the baseline for any talks should Stuttgart firm up their interest.
Ilenikhena remains under contract at Monaco, but with no public details on the length of his deal and no expiry date reported, observers have noted that a future free-agent scenario cannot be fully ruled out if no agreement over his long-term future is reached. For now, however, the data points only to interest rather than an imminent exit from Ligue 1.
The Lagos-born striker, a left-footed centre-forward, joined Monaco from Royal Antwerp after rapidly increasing his value in Belgium, where his market valuation climbed from €4.50m to €10.00m during the 2023–24 season. Before moving to Antwerp, he progressed through Amiens SC’s youth ranks and featured for their senior side in France, highlighting an early career already spanning Ligue 1, Ligue 2 and the Belgian Pro League.
Recent form has kept scouts attentive. In Monaco’s latest league outing, a tight 1–1 draw against a top-half opponent, Ilenikhena led the line from the start, working the channels and offering a constant outlet even though he did not get on the scoresheet. Performances of that sort underpin Stuttgart’s reported interest as they assess long-term attacking options.
With his value having peaked at €15.00m before its current €12.00m mark, any successful move to Stuttgart could either reignite that upward curve or, if it does not happen, push Monaco to define a clearer pathway for one of their most intriguing young forwards.
