West Ham United continue to be linked with the Manchester City forward.
According to a report from Own Goal Nigeria, West Ham United are refusing to give up in their ongoing pursuit of Kelechi Iheanacho, although his current club Manchester City are now unwilling to sanction a deal until they have signed a replacement.
The report states that West Ham have agreed to the buyback clause City insist is included in any contract for the Nigerian international. However with Leicester City also circling, it remains to be seen if the Hammers will ultimately get this deal over the line.
There is no doubt the 20-year-old would be an outstanding addition to Slaven Bilic’s squad, having already scored 21 goals for City despite rarely starting for them.
Some West Ham fans fear their board have waited too long to agree to City’s demands, and that they will have to watch helplessly as yet another target slips through their fingers.
However, the latest report from Own Goal Nigeria at least offers them hope.
It also states that City manager Pep Guardiola will meet with the coach of the Nigerian national team later this week to discuss the best option for Iheanacho.
Gernot Rohr is said to be concerned at how many games Iheanacho will start if he remains at City next season, with another World Cup fast approaching.
At West Ham he would be a regular starter, but only time will tell if the Hammers get their wish.
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