Iheanacho’s English football career speaks for itself.
Being the Foxes’ co-top goal scorer, the Super Eagles forward may have a hard time persuading the team to let him depart halfway through the season. Fener might have a covert plan, though.
According to Soccernet.ng, Fenerbahçe’s top transfer target for January is Nigerian forward Kelechi Iheanacho.
With five goals in 16 Championship games, Iheanacho has spearheaded Leicester City’s promotion push; no other Leicester player has scored more.
Iheanacho’s deal with the Foxes is set to expire at the end of the current campaign, and the 27-year-old striker has piqued the team’s interest as he has not yet finalized a new deal.
Fanatik (via 90mins) claims that Fenerbahce has been able to initiate talks and arrange for the Nigerian star’s relocation to Turkey because of the unpredictability surrounding Iheanacho’s future.
An further noteworthy aspect that may strengthen Fenerbahçe’s stance in their pursuit of Iheanacho is their relationship with ROGON, the striker’s management business.
According to reports, Ali Koç, the president of Fenerbahçe, is the company’s main contact. The excellent relationships that now exist with ROGON may play a crucial role in easing the transition.
Fener can complete a trade for less than Iheanacho’s estimated 18 million Euros because his contract is about to expire.
However, persuading Leicester, a team adamant on getting back into the Premier League, would provide its own difficulties.
Iheanacho’s English football career speaks for itself.
In 224 games for Leicester City, the Super Eagles forward has 61 goals and 35 assists to his belt.
Prior to donning the Foxes uniform, he scored 21 goals and provided eight assists in 64 games during his time at Manchester City.
