Kelechi Iheanacho: Two fresh Premier League suitors enter race for Super Eagles star
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Kelechi Iheanacho of Leicester City celebrates winning the Championship || Image credit: Imago

Kelechi Iheanacho: Two fresh Premier League suitors enter race for Super Eagles star

Faruq Ibrahim 16:22 - 23.07.2024

Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho gets two new suitors.

According to a recent report, two fresh Premier League suitors have emerged for the signature of Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho, who is now a free agent. 

Iheanacho was on the books of Leicester City since he joined Manchester City in the summer of 2017; however, following the expiration of his contract last June, he left the club and is now available on the free agency market

Iheanacho and his suitors 

The 27-year-old was used sparingly last season by erstwhile Leicester City manager Enzo Maresca—who is now at Chelsea—as he only started 10 of the 23 games he managed in the Championship last season. He scored six goals and got three assists in all competitions last season, taking his tally up to 61 goals in 231 games for the Foxes.

The U-17 World Cup champion has been courted by a number of clubs, notably Aston Villa in the Premier League and a few Turkish clubs; however, he has yet to receive an offer on paper. 

Nigeria's Kelechi Iheanacho was released by Leicester City. (Photo Credit: Leicester City/X)
Nigeria's Kelechi Iheanacho was released by Leicester City. (Photo Credit: Leicester City/X)

According to a report from Football Insider, two fresh Premier League clubs have entered contention for Iheanacho’s signature: Nottingham Forest and newly-promoted Ipswich.

Per the report, the interest is seemingly concrete, as both clubs are expected to table a formal contract proposal in days. 

Meanwhile, Iheanacho is currently enjoying his holidays and was recently spotted showing off his affluence at a wedding in Nigeria. 

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