Serie A club, AS Roma has emerged as strong contender for Kelechi Iheanacho’s signature from Championship club, Leicester City in bid to strenthen their attack going into the new season.
Speculation is rife regarding the future of Leicester City’s prolific forward Kelechi Iheanacho, with Italian giants AS Roma emerging as the latest club linked to the Nigerian striker.
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According to esteemed Italian news outlet Gazzetta dello Sport, Roma is reportedly eager to secure the services of Iheanacho, alongside his Leicester teammate Patson Daka, during the summer transfer window.
In pursuit of their targets, Roma’s General Manager, Tiago Pinto, embarked on a crucial trip to London on Monday to facilitate the potential transfer dealings.
Pinto’s primary objective was to hold discussions with Leicester City representatives to gauge the availability of both Iheanacho and Daka.
The Nigerian striker, Kelechi Iheanacho, and his Zambian strike partner, Daka, have expressed their desire to part ways with Leicester following the club’s relegation to the Championship last season.
Sensing an opportunity, Roma wasted no time in expressing their interest, as Pinto initiated preliminary inquiries. However, the Italian club is diligently monitoring several other attacking profiles in their quest for reinforcements.
While Roma is firmly in the race for Kelechi Iheanacho’s signature, they face competition from Turkish outfit Besiktas and several Premier League clubs.
The Nigerian international has attracted widespread attention due to his impressive performances for Leicester, and his potential departure from the English club has garnered significant interest from various suitors.
With the stage set for negotiations, Pinto’s visit to London signifies Roma’s seriousness in securing the services of Iheanacho and Daka.
The Italian club aims to bolster their attacking options and build a formidable squad ahead of the upcoming season.
As discussions unfold, football enthusiasts around the world eagerly await updates on the potential transfer, which could shape the future of the talented Nigerian striker.
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