Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report with certainty that National League club Woking are aiming to tie former Nigeria U23 invitee Tim Akinola down to a new contract, with the midfielder's current deal set to expire in the summer of 2026.

The former Arsenal youth teamer was strongly linked with a move away from Woking during the January transfer window, but a transfer failed to materialise after the club rejected overtures from his suitors.

Last month, the 24-year-old attracted interest from Rochdale, Peterborough United and Crawley Town, while Scottish Premiership outfit St Mirren were also monitoring his situation. 

National League promotion hopefuls York City and League of Ireland Premier Division side Waterford were likewise credited with interest.

This website understands that Woking rejected two bids from York City, with the Cardinals now moving to fend off growing interest by offering Akinola fresh terms.

This season, Akinola has made 25 appearances in England's fifth tier, registering two assists.

Prior to joining Woking as a free agent last summer, Akinola had spells at Lincoln City, Huddersfield Town, Arsenal, Al Bidda, Chesterfield, Gateshead, Dundee United, Dagenham & Redbridge and Solihull Moors.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel

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