Nigeria centre-forward Precious Benjamin of SCR Altach is being linked with a move from Bundesliga side Hoffenheim to Austria Lustenau in the Austrian 2. Liga, according to transfer speculation emerging on 27 June 2026.
The 19-year-old, born in Yenagoa on 1 October 2006 and standing at 1.82m, is valued at €250k on Transfermarkt, a relatively modest figure that could make him an attractive option as clubs weigh loan, permanent or potential free‑agent scenarios. Current data lists no fixed contract expiry, prompting suggestions that his situation could yet move towards free-agent territory if no agreement is formalised.
Benjamin, a right-footed centre-forward who wears No 21 at Altach, has been developing in Austria’s set-up after his move into European football, with his national registration showing Nigeria as his only nationality. He is listed in his main role as an attacking spearhead through the middle, with his profile highlighting him as a physically capable front man still at an early stage of his career.
The reported rumour points to Hoffenheim as the club from which a deal would be structured, with Austria Lustenau keen to strengthen for a promotion push in the 2. Liga. The probability of the move is currently marked only as “?”, underlining that talks, if any, remain at an exploratory stage and no agreement has been reached.
There is no confirmed recent competitive appearance data in the latest scrape, and no completed transfer has been registered. For now, the speculation centres on whether Benjamin’s market value and flexible contractual status can unlock a deal between the Bundesliga and Austria’s second tier.
If the move does materialise, a step to Austria Lustenau could offer Benjamin regular senior minutes in a competitive environment and shape the next phase of his reputation as one of Nigeria’s emerging attacking prospects in European football.
