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Plymouth Argyle Make Final Decision On Nigeria-Eligible Striker Amid Transfer Interest

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Plymouth Argyle have confirmed that Nigeria-eligible forward Owen Oseni will remain at the club for next season after including him on their retained list following the end of the 2025/26 campaign.

The 22-year-old striker has emerged as one of the brightest young attacking talents at Home Park after an impressive breakthrough season that attracted attention from Championship clubs and teams abroad. 

Argyle officially released their retained list this week, confirming Oseni remains under contract alongside several key first-team players as manager Tom Cleverley prepares for another push for promotion next season.  

Owen Oseni

Despite not always being a regular starter, Oseni enjoyed a productive campaign in League One, registering 10 goals and five assists in 33 appearances across all competitions. His performances became increasingly important during the second half of the season as Plymouth narrowly missed out on a play-off place. 

The former St Mirren striker joined Plymouth last summer after spells in Scotland and England, signing a long-term contract with the club. Since then, his pace, movement and finishing ability have made him one of the club’s most promising attacking options. 

Recent reports in England claimed several clubs in the Championship as well as overseas sides have started monitoring Oseni ahead of the summer transfer window following his breakout year at Home Park. 

Born in Ireland to Nigerian roots, Oseni remains eligible to represent the Super Eagles internationally, and his steady rise in English football has already started attracting attention among Nigerian football fans looking ahead to the future of the national team. 

Plymouth’s decision to retain the young striker is viewed as a major boost for Cleverley, who is eager to keep the core of his squad together after the club’s strong finish to the season. Several other Argyle players have also attracted transfer interest in recent weeks, making player retention a priority for the League One side this summer.  

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