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Nottingham Forest could be signing an Emmanuel Dennis by securing the addition of Leicester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho to their squad at The City Ground this summer, Daily Express journalist Ryan Taylor has suggested to GIVEMESPORT.
According to Foot Mercato journalist Santi Aouna, Nottingham Forest have opened talks with Leicester over the possibility of signing Iheanacho this summer.
The 26-year-old is reportedly top of the Garibaldi’s shortlist as they aim to add to their firepower in the final third of the pitch, looking to maintain their Premier League status again.
And the journalist has also claimed that Forest want to “close the deal” in the coming days, hinting that the Foxes star’s arrival could be imminent.
Cooper would like to see Iheanacho reach the figures of Taiwo Awoniyi and Brennan Johnson should he secure the former Manchester City talent’s signing, who scored 11 and ten goals, respectively, last season.
The £80,000 per-week earner has previously been lauded as a “fantastic person” by former head coach Pep Guardiola, whom Iheanacho played under during the duo’s time together at the Etihad Stadium.
Asked about Iheanacho’s form in 2021, Guardiola replied (via LeicestershireLive): “Incredible. The quality was there. He was a young player here, and I believe in that moment, with Gabriel [Jesus] and Sergio [Aguero], we didn’t have much space.
“He is a fantastic person, we had a good relationship, and I’m delighted it’s going well lately.”
However, Taylor has also suggested to GIVEMESPORT that Forest should be looking to sign Iheanacho’s teammate, Patson Daka, rather than the former FA Cup winner at The City Ground.
And the Daily Express journalist expects Iheanacho to leave Leicester following their relegation but believes Forest need “more consistency” in their front line.
Asked about Forest’s interest in Iheanacho, Taylor told GIVEMESPORT, “I’ve tried to do some digging into this one. I do expect Iheanacho to leave the club. I don’t know whether that is a legitimate transfer link.
“However, I’m not sure about Iheanacho as a player. I think for Forest, he’s a bit of an Emmanuel Dennis. He’s hit-and-miss. Forest probably need a bit more consistency.”