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Leicester City could be set to give the “green light” for Kelechi Iheanacho to leave the club this summer, according to reports in Italy.
Iheanacho has proved to be a key part of the Foxes squad since arriving from Manchester City in 2017, despite fellow forward Jamie Vardy often taking center stage. Even throughout City’s struggles this term, Iheanacho has provided 12 goal contributions in all competitions, with only 11 of his 33 appearances coming as part of the starting XI.
It is set to be an important summer for City, who leaped up to 16th in the table after their draw with Everton. A number of players are set to reach the end of their contracts, while Iheanacho has a year remaining on his deal and reports in Italy have suggested the striker may be on the move in the upcoming transfer window.
It has been reported by Sport Witness, via Inter Live, that “vultures begin to circle” Iheanacho, with Inter Milan among them. Italian outlet Inter Live suggests that the City forward has been “identified” by the Italian giant as a possible option, with the club in the market for attacking reinforcements.
In terms of Iheanacho’s future with Leicester, Sport Witness claims that a “divorce” will be on the cards if Dean Smith’s side fails to retain their Premier League status. However, Inter Live does not rule out that the Nigeria international could still bid farewell even if the Foxes stay in the top flight as he enters the final year of his contract.
It is reported that Inter has “set their eyes” on Iheanacho, who has clocked up an impressive 87 goal involvements for the Foxes, making 100 starts in 204 appearances. It is said that Inter is considering an offer of around €10m (£8.8m), with the summer being City’s final chance to cash in, unless Iheanacho signs a fresh contract.
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