Zambian international midfielder Kings Kangwa has been offered to Swiss giants FC Basel and BSC Young Boys following a standout season in the Israeli Premier League, as per Africa Foot.
The 26-year-old impressed with 14 goals and eight assists in 41 appearances across all competitions for Hapoel Be’er Sheva, attracting interest from several European clubs.
Among the interested parties are Greek powerhouse AEK Athens and Hungarian champions Ferencvárosi TC, both of whom have officially submitted transfer bids for the dynamic midfielder.
Ferencváros have reportedly tabled an offer worth around €2.5 million. However, Hapoel Be’er Sheva are holding out for at least €7 million, confident they can secure a higher fee for one of their standout performers. Kangwa, meanwhile, is aiming even higher.
According to sources close to the player’s camp, Kangwa is keen to join a club in one of Europe’s top five leagues. While Premier League side Southampton previously sent scouts to monitor him earlier in the season, Africa Foot has confirmed that no formal offers have arrived from any of Europe’s elite leagues.
In an effort to broaden his opportunities, Kangwa’s representatives have offered him to both Basel and Young Boys. Talks have been ongoing with the two Swiss clubs for the past two weeks, though no official proposals have been made yet.
Kangwa began his European journey in 2022 with a move to Russian side Arsenal Tula from Zambia’s Buildcon FC. In February 2024, he signed with Serbian champions Red Star Belgrade in a deal worth €1.5 million, before being loaned to Belgian outfit KV Kortrijk. He completed a permanent switch to Hapoel Be’er Sheva in June 2024 for €800,000.
Despite being under contract until June 2028, Be’er Sheva are open to selling Kangwa this summer—provided their valuation is met.
With the summer transfer window fast approaching, Kangwa’s next move could hinge on whether a top-five league club comes calling, or if ambitious suitors from other parts of Europe can match both his aspirations and Be’er Sheva’s price tag.
