{"id":145050,"date":"2023-10-18T14:37:47","date_gmt":"2023-10-18T11:37:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/?p=145050"},"modified":"2023-10-18T14:37:47","modified_gmt":"2023-10-18T11:37:47","slug":"kelechi-iheanacho-next-destination-in-champions-league-quest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/kelechi-iheanacho-next-destination-in-champions-league-quest\/","title":{"rendered":"Kelechi Iheanacho’s next destination in Champions League quest"},"content":{"rendered":"

Last season's UEFA Champions League<\/a> finalists, Inter Milan, are making waves in the transfer market once again.<\/p>\n

This time, they are considering a summer move for the talented Nigerian forward, Kelechi Iheanacho<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Nerazzurri's interest lies in securing the services of Iheanacho on a free transfer from Leicester City, with his current contract set to expire in the summer.<\/p>\n

Inter Milan's interest in Kelechi Iheanacho<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Iheanacho, a former Manchester City player, has been with the Foxes since 2017 and is now approaching the end of his seventh season at the King Power Stadium.<\/p>\n

Since his arrival at Leicester, Kelechi Iheanacho has become a familiar face on the pitch.<\/p>\n

He has donned the Foxes' jersey for a total of 219 appearances to date, showcasing his skill, scoring prowess, and dedication to the club.<\/p>\n

In recent times, he has shown his commitment by staying with the team despite their relegation to the Championship.<\/p>\n

The 27 years old's future with Leicester hangs in the balance as his current contract only runs until the end of June next year.<\/p>\n

This leaves the door open for the possibility of a free transfer, making him an enticing prospect for clubs in search of attacking talent.<\/p>\n

Recent reports suggest that Iheanacho's departure from the Super Eagles camp<\/a> following a game against Saudi Arabia might be linked to a potential move to Italy.<\/p>\n

While the details remain speculative, the interest from Inter Milan is apparent, and the Nigerian forward could soon be donning the famous Nerazzurri jersey.<\/p>\n

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Inter Milan's forward planning<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Inter Milan is currently evaluating both the medium and long-term future of their attacking lineup.<\/p>\n

The acquisition of experienced forwards, Alexis Sanchez and Marko Arnautovic, during the summer added depth to the squad.<\/p>\n

However, given that both players are in their mid-30s and joined on short-term deals, questions surround when Inter will need to make new forward signings.<\/p>\n

As the current season progresses, it's clear that a new forward signing will be necessary in the near future.<\/p>\n

Alexis Sanchez, in particular, signed only a one-year contract upon joining on a free transfer.<\/p>\n

If Inter does not extend his deal, he will be departing at the end of the season.<\/p>\n

This impending departure prompts Inter Milan to proactively consider possible replacements.<\/p>\n

One of the significant advantages of targeting Kelechi Iheanacho as a potential addition is that, being a free agent in the summer, there would be no transfer fee involved.<\/p>\n

This presents an opportunity for Inter to acquire a quality forward without the financial burden of a significant transfer fee.<\/p>\n

In a world where every penny counts, a free transfer or a low-cost signing would be a prudent choice for the Nerazzurri.<\/p>\n

Inter Milan's potential pursuit of Kelechi Iheanacho on a free transfer from Leicester City reflects the club's strategic approach to strengthening its squad.<\/p>\n

As the club assesses the future of its attacking options, the Nigerian international has emerged as an appealing candidate to bolster Inter's forward line.<\/p>\n

The next summer transfer window promises exciting developments for both the Nerazzurri and Kelechi Iheanacho, as the football world eagerly awaits their next moves.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Last season’s UEFA Champions League finalists, Inter Milan, are making waves in the transfer market once again. This time, they are considering a summer move for the talented Nigerian forward, Kelechi Iheanacho. The Nerazzurri’s interest lies in securing the services of Iheanacho on a free transfer from Leicester City, with his current contract set to […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1004,"featured_media":145052,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"no"},"categories":[19954,25460],"tags":[4090,2618],"table_tags":[],"acf":[],"modified_by":"Rababe Koussaimi","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/145050"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1004"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=145050"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/145050\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":145066,"href":"https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/145050\/revisions\/145066"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/145052"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=145050"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=145050"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=145050"},{"taxonomy":"table_tags","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/table_tags?post=145050"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}