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Kelechi Iheanacho to join Chelsea

Thompson Nsisongabasi

Apr 23, 2021

Leicester City striker, Kelechi Iheanacho, is set to join Thomas Tuchel's Chelsea this summer.

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According to Spanish publications, Fichajes, Tuchel is very convinced in the ability of Iheanacho to improve his team's attack next season.

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Iheanacho is one name being considered by Tuchel at Stamford Bridge should the west London club miss out on signing Borussia Dortmund's Erling Haaland this summer transfer window.

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Tuchel is impressed with the talents of the Nigerian international, who is one of the most in-form strikers in England currently.

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The report added that Tuchel is not the biggest fan of Chelsea striker, Tammy Abraham, with the ex-PSG manager leaving the England international out of Chelsea's starting XI a few times in recent weeks.

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Chelsea are also open to the possibility of striker, Olivier Giroud, leaving the Blues at the end of the season.

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Meanwhile, Iheanacho has so far scored 15 goals in 31 appearances for Leicester City this season.

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The 24-year-old joined Leicester City from Manchester City for £24 million in 2017.

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