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Saudi clubs table ‘big offers’ for Everton, Nottingham Forest, and Besiktas-linked Nigerian star

Saudi Pro League clubs have been on a hot chase for big professional football players to make their league emerge as one of the best leagues in the future to come

The talented forward of Leicester City and the Nigerian national team, Kelechi Iheanacho, is reportedly attracting interest from the Saudi Pro League, Soccernet.ng reports.

Following Leicester City’s relegation to the second tier of the English Premier League, Iheanacho has been linked with a potential departure from the King Power Stadium.

Despite falling out of favour in Brendan Rodgers’ starting line-up, the Nigerian star has emerged as one of the team’s standout performers, playing a crucial role in their fight for Premier League survival.

Speculation has arisen from Nigerian media outlets suggesting that Iheanacho is being targeted for a move to join fellow countrymen Taiwo Awoniyi and Emmanuel Dennis at Nottingham Forest.

However, with Nottingham Forest being slow in making transfer decisions, Everton and Besiktas JK have reportedly entered the race to secure the signature of the Nigerian star.

In an intriguing twist, SkySport Germany’s transfer expert, Florian Plettenberg, has revealed that several Saudi Arabian clubs have submitted substantial offers to acquire the services of the former U-17 Golden Boy.

Although Iheanacho has yet to comment on the transfer or his club, as Plettenberg reported. But, his absence from training sessions in the East Midlands has raised eyebrows.

The future of the talented Nigerian forward remains uncertain as potential suitors line up to secure his services, leaving fans eagerly awaiting further developments in this ongoing transfer saga.

Ayomide Oguntimehin

Ayomide Oguntimehin is a CAF-accredited sports journalist and an Editor at Soccernet.ng, with a proven track record in conducting interviews with Super Eagles stars such as William Troost-Ekong, Taiwo Awoniyi, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Ademola Lookman, and many others. He has also made a significant impact in breaking transfer news stories. Grounded in video editing, video journalism, social media management, and content strategy, Ayomide brings a wealth of expertise to his work. With a Bachelor's degree in English Language from Adeyemi College of Education and a Master's Degree in School Library and Media Technology from the University of Ibadan, Ayomide is well-prepared to excel in the field.

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