Exclusive! Super Eagles Striker wanted by Newcastle United:Report
English premier league side Newcastle United have made initial enquiries to sign Leicester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho this summer – and will look to land the Nigeria whether a takeover goes through, or not, according to Allnigeriasoccer
Tge Nigerian international , 23, has scored 10 goals in 24 Leicester appearances this season despite starting just 15 of those. He has been forced to play second fiddle to Jamie Vardy, though of late he has played alongside the English ace.
The former Manchester City star is renowned for his pace, ability to score goals out of nothing and even his versatility – given he can play out wide as well as up front. He has a contract at Leicester until 2022.
The striker, who cost Leicester a whopping £25million in the summer of 2017, is represented by the same agency as Jonjo Shelvey, Javier Manquillo, Andy Carroll and Ciaran Clark.
It is believed that Newcastle have opened talks to sign the Leicester attacker, and will look to sign the 23-time Nigeria international this summer – whether a takeover is completed, or not
source:tbrfootball.com
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