Wolves targeting shock move for Leicester striker Kelechi Iheanacho

Wolverhampton Wanderers are reportedly targeting a move for Leicester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho.

Wolves’ build-up to the 23/24 season has been far from ideal. They sold the likes of Ruben Neves, Nathan Collins, Raul Jimenez and Conor Coady before losing manager Julen Lopetegui.

Under new boss Gary O’Neil they produced a good performance against Manchester United but ultimately lost the game.

They were then battered by Brighton before winning 1-0 against Everton on Saturday.

With days left of the transfer window, it has been reported that Wolves are eyeing a move for former Manchester City striker Iheanacho.

According to talkSPORT, Wolves are considering a move for the Leicester man, with the Foxes said to be valuing the 26-year-old Nigerian international at £20 million.

Having played for Taye Academy at the start of his youth career, Iheanacho moved to City’s academy back in 2014.

He then made his senior City debut in 2015, during his two-year stint with the club, he made 64 appearances across all competitions, scoring 21 goals.

Iheanacho then moved to Leicester at the start of the 17/18 season for a reported fee of £25 million.

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The Nigerian went on to play 211 matches for the Foxes, scoring 56 times and won the FA Cup and the FA Community Shield.

Speaking earlier in the month, Leicester boss Enzo Maresca hinted at a new contract offer for Iheanacho, he said: “This is one of the things is on the table. It’s one of the things we need to discuss with the player. Most of the time we think about the club, but we need to see the desire of the player.

“We have to decide between the player, club, and manager. It's one of the things we need to do soon to clarify the situation.

“Kele played against Coventry, very good. He played the other day, goal, assist. It’s one of the things I said from day one that to realise something important, you need players who are out on the bench but when they go inside, they are a boost for the team.”