As Unai Emery looks to bring in a major offensive addition, Aston Villa might sign Kelechi Iheanacho for as little as £10 million in January.
Aston Villa may make a run for Kelechi Iheanacho, who they might get for £10 million or less, according to Football Insider. To expand his options, Unai Emery is looking to add a reliable striker, perhaps even returning the 26-year-old to the Premier League.
Leicester’s problem with Kelechi Iheanacho
After being relegated from the Premier League the previous season, Leicester City let some of its players go, but Kelechi Iheanacho was not one of them. Retaining a small number of their best players was necessary if the Foxes were to have a shot at making it back to the top division the first time around.
Many clubs have already shown an interest ahead of the January window. Leicester had reportedly tried to extend his stay, but the Nigerian remains uninterested in extending his stay at the King Power. Hence, the sides keen on bringing the 26-year-old back to the Premier League could have some level of success and that too on the cheap.
Aston Villa’s interest in Iheanacho could have a more significant impact on the player’s thinking compared to other clubs who may have approached. The 26-year-old has immense experience in the top flight, which may play a huge role as the Nigerian can find a way to return to the Premier League.
Iheanacho may be signed by Aston Villa for no more than £10 million.
Given that Iheanacho’s contract expires in the summer, Leicester may be forced to make a sale. According to reports, Aston Villa can sign the 26-year-old for £10 million, or even less if they can work out a deal with the Foxes.
In order to give Ollie Watkins, Moussa Diaby, and Leon Bailey additional competition, Unai Emery is still eager to bring in a new attacker. Given that the Nigerian is on the verge of reaching his prime and has solid experience scoring goals in the top division, Iheanacho is a wise investment.
Timo Werner has also been given consideration by Villa, despite the German’s ongoing struggles at RB Leipzig. Nevertheless, with the options available to him, Emery might select Ieahanacho just on the basis of his total contribution to the squad and his Premier League experience.
