After Ndidi's Injury, Valencia Activates Plan B

The Che team is following the steps of a Premier League footballer and it seems that there is good harmony to sign him

Héctor Andreu | 19 Jan 2026 | 16.02
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Valencia wants to sign Frank Onyeka / Valenciacf.com
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Frank Onyeka has become a top priority on Valencia CF's agenda following an unexpected turn in the winter market planning. The Mestalla club is looking for strength in the midfield and has already activated alternatives.

Valencia CF is working against the clock. The priority remains to reinforce the defense with a center-back, but the sporting management is not neglecting a key area like the midfield. For weeks, the first name was Wilfried Ndidi. However, his recent injury has raised alarms and has forced the club to explore new paths quickly.

This is where Onyeka steps in, a midfielder from Brentford, a physical, intense profile with experience in demanding competitions, fitting the team's immediate needs.

Frank Onyeka and the opportunity to leave Brentford

In England, they are considering the scenario. Brentford's coach, Keith Andrews, openly referred to the player's situation, leaving the door open to a January exit. Andrews acknowledged that Onyeka has had less prominence than desired and understands his need to compete more regularly in the decisive stretch of the season.

The message was clear. The English club is looking to trim the squad and does not rule out facilitating the departure of players without a significant role in their immediate plans. The Nigerian's good performance in the Africa Cup of Nations, where he reached the semi-finals with his national team, has increased his value in the market.

Valencia negotiates to sign Onyeka

Valencia CF speeds up facing the scenario in LaLiga

For Valencia CF, the option of Onyeka fits due to the context and urgency. He brings energy, recovery ability, and balance to a midfield that needs reinforcements. The competition is intense. Championship teams like Birmingham City or Coventry City are also closely monitoring the situation of Brentford's midfielder.

However, playing in LaLiga and doing it at a historic club like Valencia is a differential argument in the negotiation.

Ndidi cools off and the plan changes

Ndidi's injury has been decisive. The medical report confirms muscular problems and no clear timelines for his return. This context has definitively activated Plan B. Valencia cannot wait and needs immediate solutions for the midfield.

The market is moving forward, and decisions are accelerating. Everything indicates that Frank Onyeka will be one of the main names of the winter closure at Mestalla.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Tras la lesión de Ndidi, el Valencia activa su plan B

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