The African transfer market has been very active for less than 24 hours, and the news making the most noise concerns Wilfried Singo, the Ivorian international defender of AS Monaco. According to the latest information from L’Équipe dated August 21, 2025, AS Monaco has clearly told Singo that he must find a new club before the end of the summer transfer window, with a price set at 40 million euros. This announcement marks a turning point in the career of the 24-year-old player, who has so far not accepted any offer meeting his expectations, notably refusing the one from the Turkish club Galatasaray.
Wilfried Singo, trained at AS Denguélé in Odienné, has been one of Monaco’s defensive pillars since his arrival from Torino two years ago. With 60 appearances and 55 starts under the Monaco jersey, he remains a key player for the club, but his exclusion from the group during the last victory against Le Havre (3-1) is a clear sign of his possible imminent departure. Monaco, known for its financial ambitions, wants to replenish its coffers through this sale while navigating a very active African transfer market.
Furthermore, other African football stars continue to make headlines during this summer period, but no major news regarding an extraordinary goal or an official transfer has emerged in the past 24 hours for other players such as Mohammed Kudus, Victor Osimhen, or Riyad Mahrez. However, the transfer window remains dynamic with ongoing negotiations, notably around Osimhen between Napoli and Galatasaray, but no recent official announcements yet.
This recent announcement about Wilfried Singo highlights the major role African footballers play in top European clubs and sheds light on the critical stakes of the 2025 summer transfer window. The final sprint of transfers promises more surprises, with African players at the heart of high-value financial and sporting negotiations.
