Turkish side Bursaspor lead the race to sign the Super Eagles star

The president of Turkish side Bursaspor has confirmed the search for a striker in the summer transfer market ahead of the start of pre-season training, reports OwnGoalNigeria.com.

Enes Çelik confirmed that the club is weighing its options as it looks to add a striker. He said: “It could happen after the Bolu training camp. We won’t rush it. We said let’s think about it a bit more.”

“We want to meticulously find the most suitable one among the available options. The only thing left is the forward position.

“When we go to the Bolu camp we will hand the team over to our coach, except for one forward,” he stated.

Their statement has now been followed by reports that they are among the teams looking to sign Nigerian international striker Kelechi Iheanacho, who is a free agent following the expiry of his contract with Scottish side Celtic.

The 29-year-old Nigerian is yet to decide his next move despite attracting interest from multiple clubs across Europe and beyond, with the club losing the option to extend his contract by a further 12 months.

Turkish outlet Olay reported that Super Lig side Bursaspor have made “close contact” with Iheanacho over a possible transfer, although no agreement has been reached at this time.

The striker has already received lucrative offers from Türkiye and South America after his availability became known, while he has also been offered to Brazilian side Vasco da Gama.

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