Iheanacho rejects Leicester City’s latest offer amid Aston Villa’s interest

Kelechi Iheanacho could part ways with Leicester City at the end of the season after turning down a new deal from the newly promoted English Premier League side.

The Super Eagles forward had played a peripheral role for the Foxes this campaign, as coach Enzo Maresca preferred Zambian Patson Daka to lead the line for the Championship winners.

According to Punch NG, Leicester City had offered Iheanacho an improved contract with a weekly wage of £65,000 but the deal was turned down by the 27-year-old forward who is wanted by Aston Villa.

Iheanacho’s present deal with the Foxes is set to expire at the end of the season and the Nigerian could walk away for free as suitors in England and Turkey queue for his signature.

It is believed the Nigerian is frustrated by his lack of playing time this season and would seek to continue his football elsewhere ahead of the 2024/25 season.

Aston Villa ready offer for Iheanacho

Meanwhile, Aston Villa are prepared to bring Iheanacho to Villa Park next season and are already preparing a deal for the Nigerian forward who is in the final weeks of his Leicester City contract, The Guardian reports.

Unai Emery is reportedly a huge fan of the Nigerian forward and is seeking to add the 27-year-old to bolster his squad with the UEFA Champions League beckoning next season after a brilliant campaign.

Aston Villa currently occupies the fourth position on the Premier League table with 67 points from 35 games, seven points more than fifth-placed Tottenham who have played a game less.