Beşiktaş Emerges as Front-Runner to Sign Nigerian Striker Kelechi Iheanacho
Beşiktaş has reportedly taken the lead in the race to sign Nigerian striker Kelechi Iheanacho, overtaking other Premier League teams vying for his services. According to reports from Sporty9ja, the Turkish giants have tabled an offer to Leicester City for a year-long loan agreement covering the player’s annual salary of two million euros.
Iheanacho, who recently played a vital role in Nigeria’s crucial Africa Cup of Nations decider, has garnered interest from various Premier League teams, including Everton, Burnley, and Nottingham Forest. However, with the striker’s contract with the Foxes set to expire at the end of the upcoming season, Leicester City is open to offloading Iheanacho to generate funds before his deal runs its course.
Beşiktaş’s search for a new striker has been amplified due to Cenk Tosun’s injury, further enhancing Iheanacho’s appeal to the Turkish outfit. The 26-year-old forward is more inclined to leave Leicester City following the team’s relegation, and Beşiktaş’s offer has brought him closer to a potential move.
Iheanacho is Nigeria’s highest-scoring player in FA Cup history with 18 goals and was named Leicester City’s Player of the Season. In a recent display of his prowess, he delivered a match-winning performance for the Super Eagles, scoring the third in a 3-2 victory over Sierra Leone in Monrovia, guaranteeing Nigeria’s qualification for the forthcoming AFCON tournament, set to be held in Ivory Coast next year.
In conclusion, Beşiktaş’s offer to Leicester City for a year-long loan agreement covering the player’s annual salary of two million euros has put them in pole position to secure the signature of Nigerian striker Kelechi Iheanacho. With the player’s contract set to expire at the end of the upcoming season, all eyes will be on Leicester City and Beşiktaş to see if they can come to a mutually beneficial agreement.
