Premier League club Everton has set its sights on signing Nigerian international and Leicester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho, according to Soccernet.ng. The 26-year-old player, who has one year remaining on his contract with the Foxes, has been subject to transfer speculation since the start of the summer window.
Iheanacho initially joined Leicester City from Manchester City in the summer of 2017. Despite his undeniable talent, he has struggled to secure a regular spot in the starting lineup, making just 11 starts in 28 appearances last season but still managing to contribute to 10 goals for the team in the league.
In light of his situation, Everton has expressed keen interest in the striker. Toffees manager Sean Dyche holds Iheanacho in high regard, as reported by bbc.com. The Merseyside club is expected to make their first approach to Leicester City soon, spurred by a recent setback in their pursuit of long-term target El Bilal Toure, who opted to join Serie A side Atalanta from Almeria.
Everton’s need for a new striker has been evident, as they struggled in front of goal last season, scoring only 34 goals in 38 Premier League games. As they gear up for the new season, they have identified Iheanacho as a valuable addition to bolster their frontline.
For Iheanacho, a move to Goodison Park could prove to be a positive step, avoiding the possibility of playing in the English Championship with Leicester City in the upcoming season. The potential transfer offers the Nigerian striker the opportunity to showcase his skills at the highest level of English football and contribute significantly to Everton’s attacking force.
