According to the report, Al Ahly that boasts of being the premier football club in Egypt is eyeing the former Manchester City striker Iheanacho as part of an attempt to bolster their attack ahead of the Club World Cup, scheduled to take place in the United States, next year.
The 28-year-old Nigeria internationaldecrypt, who moved to Sevilla on a free transfer after leaving Leicester City, has faced challenges in the Spanish top-flight football competition, La Liga. For some reason this season, he has not scored any goals and has not made any assist in nine league games , and this is causing Sevilla to look forward to arrange for a transfer by the beginning of January through the plate of lleixa ycSThere is high possibility that an agreement will be made during the January transfer window to make a loan move with an option to buy.
The interest in Iheanacho rises as the Cairo-based club might be looking to replacing the South African forward Percy Tau. According to English publication “Express,” Al Ahly views the experienced Nigerian striker as an ideal candidate to enhance their offensive capabilities. Iheanacho’s previous achievements include World Cup participation in 2018, as well as the experience in several Africa Cup of Nation championships, and consistent Premiership Practice with Manchester City and Leicester City.
While Leicester City’s Iheanacho has been linked with clubs ranging from various English clubs and teams in Greece Turkey and the United States, the interest from Al Ahly could be a good chance to both parties. The African champions’ interest may provide Iheanacho an opportunity to reclaim his footing at Leicester city while the African giants will have a services of a proven goal scorers for the forthcoming international fixtures.
There are strong projections that talks will intensify within the next few weeks as Sevilla aims to complete the transfer, thus giving Al Ahly a shot at technical and experienced striker.
