Victor Osimhen, Josh Maja, and Emmanuel Dennis are three Super Eagles forwards regularly headlining major transfer news, but another Nigerian goal-getter could be switching clubs this summer to the delight of fans
Newly-promoted West Bromwich Albion have been linked with a move for Leicester City’s striker Kelechi Iheanacho, and many of the Baggies fans believe he is a perfect fit for their club.
West Brom finished second in the Championship to confirm their place in the English Premier League next season and are in the market for a seasoned goal-scorer who can help them retain their elite status at the end of the 2020-2021 campaign.
One of their top transfer targets, according to reports, is Super Eagles star Iheanacho who continues to play second fiddle to Leicester’s prolific marksman, Jamie Vardy.
Iheanacho, 23, only started 12 of the 20 league games he played for Brendan Rodgers’ side this term, but he still managed five goals and four assists.
The former Man City youngster also found the back of the net four times in five cup games to remind many of his goalscoring prowess.
But Vardy, who claimed the league’s golden boot award after smashing in 25 league goals for the Foxes, continues to stay ahead of Iheanacho as Leicester’s number nine.
This may be the right time for Iheanacho to try a fresh challenge with the likes of Aston Villa, Newcastle and West Brom all weighing up a bid for the former U-17 world champion.
Many West Brom fans are pleased that the Baggies are linked with the Nigerian, and they have taken to Twitter to urge the EPL newcomers to waste no time in bringing him to the Hawthorne.
23 Years old
43 Professional starts
23 Goals.
0.53 goals per start.4326 total career mins (starts and subs)
23 goals
Approx a goal ever 188mins/2 games.I dont think that's a bad record for a 23 year old striker to be honest.
— WBA Rainbow Stand 🅙 (@TheRainbowStand) July 29, 2020
Iv been crying out for him for a while although its probably a non runner
Wonderful finisher, good in behind.
Just needs service which we should be able to provide https://t.co/v84CNBF8il
— WBA Rainbow Stand 🅙 (@TheRainbowStand) July 29, 2020
Iheanacho would be class with Pereira behind him
— james duffy (@barryd19651) July 29, 2020
Would be a great signing!
— Dr. Taylor J Rottreau (@TaylorRottreau) July 29, 2020
Would take that 100%
— Liam Jones (@liamjackjones) July 29, 2020
Would love to have Kelechi at Albion, would be an inspired signing!
— øllie (@OllieHemming) July 29, 2020
Sine him up albion
— Michael Farmer (@baggieboyfarmer) July 29, 2020
Good move!
— Martin MacDonald (@BoingBoingMaca) July 30, 2020
Iheanacho joined Leicester from Manchester City two years ago for €27.7 million, but he is currently valued at N6.86 billion (€15m) as per transfermarkt.