Portsmouth is among several clubs interested in signing Roggerio Nyakossi, a 21-year-old Swiss central defender for OH Leuven who also has Togolese nationality. West Ham United and Southampton are also pursuing the player, and there is additional interest from clubs in both Serie A and the Bundesliga. Nyakossi, who has 8 caps for the Switzerland U21 team, has made 11 appearances and scored 2 goals in the Jupiler Pro League this season.
OH Leuven, which has a need to sell players, has rejected a €2 million bid for the defender. The club wants a fee that is significantly higher for the player, whose contract is valid until mid-2027. Nyakossi joined OH Leuven in January 2025 for a reported fee of between €800,000 and €1 million. His current market value is €800k, according to Transfermarkt.
