Akpe Victory Maduabuchukwu, a 20-year-old defender, was linked with several European clubs, with both Benfica and the Glasgow Rangers reportedly showing interest in him. During the summer, FC Basel's Chairman of the Board, Andreas Herrmann, confirmed that the club had received offers for at least one young player in the high single-digit million range. Although Herrmann did not state that the bids were for Victory, a sale of the Nigerian centre-back was apparently discussed. He joined the club in July 2026 from Zalaegerszegi TE for a reported €3 million on a contract until 2030. The offers were rejected because David Degen was said to be against a quick resale. The player has a current market value of €2.00m, according to Transfermarkt. Prior to his move to Basel, in May 2026, interest from Rangers was linked to a bid exceeding €5 million, while Benfica's potential investment was estimated at approximately €5 million.