Al Ahly are being linked with a move for Nigerian centre-back David Idowu from Bulgarian side Arda Kardzhali.
The 25-year-old, who plays as a right-footed centre-back and wears the number 4 shirt for Arda, is the subject of transfer speculation involving the Egyptian Premier League giants, according to data from Transfermarkt dated 30 April 2026. The probability of the deal is listed as unknown (“?”), with no confirmed agreement between the clubs.
Idowu is currently valued at €600,000, a figure that could make him an affordable option if Al Ahly decide to push ahead with a deal. With no publicly listed contract expiry date at Arda Kardzhali, there is also uncertainty over whether the defender could become a free agent or would require a transfer fee to be prised away from the Bulgarian efbet Liga side.
Born on 23 June 2000, Idowu has established himself in Bulgaria’s top flight as a central defender, standing at 1.82m and operating primarily in the heart of defence. He is listed with Nigerian nationality and is categorised positionally as a defender – centre-back.
Recent data lists him as part of Arda Kardzhali’s set-up in the efbet Liga, although specific match-by-match statistical breakdowns, including opponents, dates, scorelines and performance ratings, are not provided in the available information. There is likewise no official indication yet from either club that talks have advanced.
With his market value set at €600k and his contractual situation unclear, Idowu’s future remains open as the summer window approaches, and a move to Cairo would represent a significant step up in profile if Al Ahly choose to formalise their interest and the transfer comes to fruition.
