Football Insider reports that Everton FC is poised to make a substantial offer of fifteen million pounds to Leicester City FC for the acquisition of Nigerian striker Kelechi Iheanacho.
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The talented forward has been attracting interest from various Premier League clubs, including Nottingham Forest, but Everton sees him as a valuable addition to bolster their attacking prowess after struggling to find goals in the previous season.
While both Everton FC and Nottingham Forest managed to avoid relegation in the 2022/2023 season, they are keen on strengthening their squads to avoid facing a similar challenge in the upcoming 2023/2024 season.
Leicester City, on the other hand, experienced relegation to the English Championship, leading to speculation of potential departures from the club during the summer transfer window.
Kelechi Iheanacho has just one year left on his current contract with Leicester City, which puts the Foxes in a precarious position.
If they fail to agree on a suitable transfer fee with interested clubs, Iheanacho could leave on a free transfer next summer.
This adds an element of urgency to the negotiations and increases Everton’s chances of securing the player’s signature.
Throughout his Premier League career, which includes stints at Manchester City and Leicester City, Kelechi Iheanacho has made 196 appearances, netting an impressive 42 League goals and providing 28 assists.
In the previous Premier League season, he managed to score five goals and contributed five assists to his team’s cause.
Should Kelechi Iheanacho make the move to Everton FC, he would reunite with his Nigerian compatriot Alex Iwobi, who proved to be one of the Toffees’ standout performers during the 2022/2023 season.
As negotiations continue between the clubs, the future of the talented Nigerian striker hangs in the balance. Everton FC is keen on securing Iheanacho’s services to strengthen their attacking options, while Leicester City may opt to let him go if a suitable offer materializes.
Football fans around the world will be watching closely as this summer transfer saga unfolds, eager to see where Iheanacho’s journey in the Premier League takes him next.
