Leicester City has firmly established a price tag of approximately £18 million for Kelechi Iheanacho, a figure that has given pause to potential suitors.
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Among them, Premier League club Crystal Palace has shown keen interest in acquiring the Nigerian international’s talents, but the cost has proven to be a deterrent.
Crystal Palace’s current offer stands in the range of £10-15 million, including potential add-ons, as reported by Sky Sports. However, the valuation mismatch remains an obstacle in the negotiations.
The 26-year-old striker’s contract has less than a year remaining, prompting Leicester City to consider adjusting their asking price in order to prevent losing him on a free transfer next summer.
The interest from Palace stems from their pursuit of a replacement for Philippe Mateta, who is poised to make a move to Bundesliga outfit RB Leipzig.
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Iheanacho’s proficiency as a forward has garnered attention, given his impressive track record of 56 goals across 210 appearances in various competitions during his seven-season tenure with Leicester City.
The Nigerian player originally joined the Foxes from Manchester City in 2017 for a sum of £25 million.
As the transfer window continues, the future of Kelechi Iheanacho hangs in the balance, with Crystal Palace weighing the price against their need for a potent attacking force and Leicester City considering the optimal course of action to retain value in their squad.
