The Leicester City striker’s contract with Leicester City is due to expire at the end of the season, and it seems that Aston Villa is interested in acquiring him, Soccernet.ng reports.
Since joining Leicester City from Manchester City in 2017 for €27.7 million, Iheanacho has had a tumultuous time with the club. Despite making 226 appearances and contributing 61 goals and 35 assists, his future with the team is uncertain.
Although there were rumors about his possible departure last season, including interest from Aston Villa, Iheanacho and Wilfred Ndidi ultimately stayed with Leicester City but did not extend their contracts.
Now, there are fresh speculations about Aston Villa making a move for Iheanacho in January to bolster their attacking options, especially as manager Unai Emery is reportedly seeking to add depth to the team.
However, the potential transfer is complicated by Iheanacho’s contract situation and Leicester City may be forced to sell him. On the other hand, Iheanacho could also choose to sign a new deal with the club, putting an end to the transfer talks.
If the transfer were to happen, Emery would need to rethink his tactics, as he has predominantly utilized Ollie Watkins as the main striker this season. Incorporating Iheanacho into the lineup would require a different approach due to the players’ contrasting styles and would likely necessitate changes in the team’s formation and lineup.
Despite the potential hurdles, Aston Villa’s strong performance this season means that Emery may be hesitant to make significant changes to the team’s attacking structure for the sake of one player.
