FC Emmen are being linked with a move for Utrecht U21 centre-back Joshua Mukeh, with the Keuken Kampioen Divisie side reportedly weighing up a deal for the left-footed defender.
The 22-year-old, who holds Dutch and Nigerian nationality, is currently on the books of Utrecht’s second team but has emerged as a potential target for Emmen, according to data collated on 4 February 2026. No fee or agreement has been reported, and the probability of the transfer is listed as unclear (“?”), underlining that talks, if any, remain at an early and speculative stage.
Mukeh is valued at around €250,000, a figure that could make him an accessible option for Emmen as they look for defensive reinforcements within the same division. With no contract expiry date listed in the available data, there is also external speculation that his situation could eventually open the door to him becoming a free agent if Utrecht decide not to firm up his role in the senior set-up.
The Utrecht-born defender, standing at 1.85m, has come through FC Utrecht’s youth ranks after an earlier spell at Ajax Amsterdam’s academy, progressing from U17 to U18 and then into Utrecht U21. He has already experienced senior professional football through a loan stint at TOP Oss in the Keuken Kampioen Divisie, before returning to Utrecht’s second side.
Recent market value updates show fluctuations, with his valuation rising as high as €350,000 in mid-2024 before settling back to €250,000 by December 2025, suggesting his development has been monitored closely but without a definitive breakthrough at Utrecht’s first team. While specific recent match details are not listed in the data provided, Mukeh’s continued involvement at U21 level indicates he remains in regular competitive action within the Dutch second tier.
If Emmen do act on their interest, a move could offer Mukeh a clearer first-team pathway in a familiar league, potentially shaping the next phase of his career and giving him a platform to reassert his value and reputation in Dutch professional football.
