Super Eagles star set to sign for Frank Lampard

Frank Onyeka is set to join Coventry City from Brentford in a deal that is understood to be a loan with an option to buy in the summer of 2026, as Coventry look to bolster their midfield for the second half of the 2025/26 Championship season. 

The 28-year-old Nigeria international has struggled for regular game time at Brentford this season, making just nine appearances across all competitions and yet to start a Premier League game under new manager Keith Andrews, prompting interest from several Championship clubs. 

Coventry, currently managed by Frank Lampard, have moved into pole position over rivals Sheffield United and Birmingham City and have agreed terms, according to Fabrizio Romano. 

The midfielder’s experience in the Premier League and the Bundesliga, where he made 31 appearances for FC Augsburg in the 2024/25 campaign, is seen as a key asset for their promotion push. 

Onyeka originally joined Brentford in July 2021 from FC Midtjylland. His current contract with the club runs until summer 2027; however, he could have played his last game for the Bees, as Coventry also secured an option to buy.

Onyeka recently had a strong tournament with Nigeria at AFCON 2025, starting four games and helping the Super Eagles to a third-place finish, which has helped maintain his reputation despite limited opportunities in West London this season.