A recent burst of form, splash of goals and presence in the starting line-up at Leicester City of England has accounted for an astonishing summer transfer link coming his way from his club’s English Premier League rivals, Newcastle United, megasportsarena.com gathered.
After scoring in two straight matches for the first time with The Foxes and almost getting a third on the bounce, had it not been ruled out by the referee, the former Manchester City of England attacker-cum-winger is back in the good books at King Power Stadium, but he could be on his way out next month.
That is sequel to confirmation of interest in his signature from Newcastle, where the UAE 2013 FIFA U-17 World Cup gold medalist and most valuable player could become the next Nigerian to star for the team that once had Celestine Babayaro, Obafemi Akinwunmi Martins as well as the duo of Shola Ameobi and Sammy Ameobi on their cards.
Expectations that Iheanacho could become the next Super Eagles’ player to star for Newcastle have been buoyed by reports that The Magpies have already set in motion a bold plan to hook his signature in this upcoming summer transfer window.
A report by Transfermarkt disclosed that the deal for Iheanacho will go ahead whether or not ongoing plans for a ownership a takeover at Saint James’ Park are completed before the start of the 2021/22 season, as The Magpies interest in the Taye Football Academy of Owerri product is buoyed by their links with his representatives at Stellar Group.
Stellar Group currently handle the affairs of four key players at Newcastle – Jonjo Shelvey, Ciaran Clark, Andy Carroll and Javier Manquillo – thereby creating a strong possibility for Iheanacho to follow suit, especially as The Magpies are also said to be in the market for a young striker.
They have now reportedly identified Iheanacho as a top summer transfer target because of his years of experience of playing in the EPL and the fact that he has already spent over five years living in England.
Although the 23-year-old attacker’s current contract will not end until after the 2021/22 season, Iheanacho has become a plausible transfer option this summer, considering that he is back in top form and has forced his way into Leicester’s starting line-up since the restart of action after the forced break caused by coronavirus.
However, while Iheanacho has since partnered The Foxes’ top striker and highest scorer, Jamie Vardy in the team’s attack in the past four matches, he could be open to a switch this summer in order to cement his place ahead of next season, and avoid a repeat of the early struggles he faced for the better part of the outgoing campaign.
