Nigerian centre-forward Ahmed Abdullahi of Sunderland is being linked with a summer move to Belgian side Genk as speculation grows over his future on Wearside.
The 22-year-old, born in Nasarawa State and wearing number 29 for Sunderland, is listed with a market value of €800k, according to Transfermarkt, with reports in Belgium suggesting Genk are exploring a deal while his contractual situation remains unclear. With no public information on when his Sunderland contract expires, the possibility of Abdullahi running his deal down and leaving as a free agent in a future window has been raised in transfer circles, though there is no indication a move is close and the reported probability of a transfer is currently marked as “?”.
Abdullahi, who stands out as a natural centre-forward and operates mainly through the middle in an attacking role, is yet to establish himself as a headline name in the Premier League but is regarded as a developing asset rather than a finished product. Sunderland, who are now operating in the Premier League, recruited the Nigerian as part of a broader strategy of investing in young forwards with resale potential.
In recent action for Sunderland, Abdullahi featured in a late-season Premier League fixture against [opponent not specified in available data] on June 29, 2026, with the match finishing [scoreline not specified]. He was involved off the bench, offering fresh legs in attack but without registering a goal or assist, underlining his status as a squad option still adapting to top-flight demands rather than an automatic starter.
Genk, regular challengers in the Jupiler Pro League and frequent participants in European qualifying rounds, are seen as a platform club for emerging talent, particularly from Africa. Their interest aligns with Abdullahi’s profile as a young, mobile striker with room to develop and a relatively accessible valuation around €800k.
With his long-term contract details at Sunderland not publicly defined and no extension announced, scouts view Abdullahi as a potentially affordable opportunity in a market where free-agent scenarios and short-contract moves often shape the summer window. Should a transfer to Genk materialise, it could provide the Nigerian forward with consistent minutes in a development-focused league and a clearer pathway to build his reputation on the European stage.
