Kelechi Iheanacaho: Turkish club Trabzonspor show interest in signing Leicester City striker
- Kelechi Iheanacho has been a summer target for Turkish side Trabzonspor
- The Super Lig side recently ended their relationship with John Obi Mikel
- Iheanacho has been in form with Leicester City in the latter part of the season
Kelechi Iheanacho is being linked with a move to Turkish giants Trabzonspor.
Reports coming in from Turkey claim the club want the Leicester City striker as a replacement for their Norwegian forward Alexander Sorloth.
Sorloth is currently on loan from Premier League side Crystal Palace and could make a return to the London club in the summer.
Brazilian stars Wesley and Joelinton who play for Aston Villa and Newcastle respectively have also been linked to the Turkish club.
Iheanacho has resurrected his career at the King Power Stadium despite being linked with move to Turkey last summer.
The Super Eagles striker lost his place in the national team since the arrival of new manager Brendan Rodgers.
But the 23-year-old has clawed his way back into the Leicester squad and has been a key member of the team that is looking good for Champions League football next season.
Iheanacho has three goals and four assists in the League, including a late winner at home to Everton.
The 2015-16 Premier League champions are sitting comfortably in third position, eight points above Chelsea with nine games left to play.
Iheanacho was signed from Man City in the summer of 201 for £25million.
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Meanwhile, Legit.ng had earlier reported that John Mikel Obi has made his contributions to support the less privilege Nigerians survive during the lockdown amid COVID-19 crisis.
The former Super Legend captain who recently ended his contract with Turkish club Trabzonspor, distributed 1,800 crates of eggs to some communities in the country.
Mikel also urged Nigerians to be of help to one another during the challenging period with his post on Instagram handle.
Legit.ng also reported that Samuel Chukwueze has been advised by Super Eagles legend Ikechukwu Uche to continue his development at Villarreal, Complete Sports quoting Naija Info.
The Nigerian international has been linked with a couple of top clubs including Chelsea and Liverpool after his eye-catching performances for the Yellow Submarines.
The 21-year-old has scored three goals and provided one assist in 22 appearances for Villarreal this campaign.
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Source: Legit.ng
