Reigning SPFL Champions, Celtic, are have joined French Ligue 1 side, Olympique De Marseille in pursuit of Super Eagles striker, Kelechi Iheanacho, 9JaUpDate247 reports.
The 2013 FIFA U-17 World Cup winner ditched Leicester City for a move to the Spanish La Liga last summer but has struggled to make a mark in the club and in the league, scoring zero goals so far.
His poor form for Sevilla has seen them go all out for another Nigerian striker in Akor Adams, from French Ligue 1 side, Montpellier, for a fee of around €5.5m.
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Sevilla’s president, Victor Orta, has also revealed the record Europa League champions are looking to find a solution for Iheanacho before the January transfer window comes to an end.
With interest in the former Leicester City striker already high, Celtic have joined Marseille in hunting for Iheanacho‘s signature.
As per Celts are here, Brendan Rodgers’ side are in discussions with Sevilla over a potential loan deal for striker Kelechi Iheanacho until the end of the season, with an option to buy.
The Nigerian forward previously worked under Brendan Rodgers at Leicester City, has struggled for game time in Spain, making eleven appearances this season without finding the back of the net.
Celtic are keen to bolster their attacking options following Kyogo Furuhashi’s move to French Ligue 1 side, Rennes, during this winter transfer window.
With Celtic currently at the top of the SPFL, and with a UEFA Champions League play-off game against Manchester City still to come, a move to Scotland might be perfect for Iheanacho.
He’ll get to play under the manager who won the FA Cup for Leicester in 2021, a team the Super Eagles forward was a part of. Additionally, the possibility of lifting a trophy at the end of the season shoots up in Scotland, which pales in comparison, if he opts to stay in Spain.
