Uchenna Ogundu: SPFL side closing in on deal for Nigerian teenage sensation

Four-time SPFL Champions, Heart of Midlothian, are close to sealing a deal for teenage Nigerian forward, Uchenna Ogundu, Soccernet.ng reports.

The versatile 19-year-old attacker scored six goals and provided two assists in 19 games for second-tier Turkish side, Sanliurfaspor.

Ogundu's current deal with Sanliurfaspor runs until the summer of 2027, but Hearts are weighing up an offer of about €150k for the pacy attacker.

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As per the Scotsman, the Tynecastle Club flagged up Ogundu via Jamestown Analytics alongside manager Derek McInnes. They're now conducting their own scouting work on the player, and are convinced he fits the profile they're looking for.

According to the Daily Record, the Jambos have pitched to land the teenager from Sanliurfaspor, although the Turkish side are looking for a large sell-on fee for the talented youngster.

Ogundu's main attributes are his pace, strength, versatility and an eye for goal. He can play as a centre-forward and as a right winger. His rise has been meteoric as he only joined Sanliurfaspor last August from Diamond Academy in Nigeria, making his professional debut in January.

In five months, he pitched in with six goals and two assists. Away from Hearts, Hull City and other clubs in England are also monitoring the situation of the 19-year-old. Whether or not he's keen on a move to Scotland is currently unknown.

Away from Ogundu, Hearts are also hoping to land striker Claudio Braga from Norwegian side, Aalesund.