Leicester prepared to let flop striker Kelechi Iheanacho leave – even if it means making a loss on the £25million (about N10billion) striker.

And he was only given a 10-minute runout against League One minnows Fleetwood in a 0-0 draw on Saturday.

A well-placed source said: “The problem is Kelechi is earning around £115,000-a-week (N48million) on a five-year deal and no club will currently want to take him on those wages. “So Leicester might have to let him go for a lot cheaper than they paid for him if they decide to sell now.” The 21-year-old forward blasted seven goals in nine starts for Man City last season and Pep Guardiola was reluctant to see the Nigerian leave last summer. But things have gone badly for Iheanacho, who has made just two Premier League starts, scoring just once in the EFL Cup. Speaking after the 0-0 draw with Fleetwood – a game which Leicester failed to have a shot on target, Puel said: “I think Kelechi is a young player and he needs to improve aspects of his play. “Also it is difficult because he is a player behind Jamie Vardy and it means he doesn’t get many opportunities.” Shinji Okazaki is also playing well, so it is difficult for him.

More here: https://bah.com.ng/2018/01/09/leicester-ready-offload-iheanacho-read-atgr-com201801leicester-ready-offload-n48m-week-iheanacho/

He should leave ASAP

African footballers don't strive to get better. Iheanacho has the potential to easily lead Leicester city's attack but just like most African players, when Lil money arrives, they easily lose focus. It's a pity he will only move to a lower team than Leicester City.

I think there was a time FC Porto &Monaco needed him but he went Leicester city instead. This guy needs a playing time, World Cup is closer!

seankay:
African footballers don't strive to get better. Iheanacho has the potential to easily lead Leicester city's attack but just like most African players, when Lil money arrives, they easily lose focus. It's a pity he will only move to a lower team than Leicester City.

Kelechi moving to Leicester was money motivated, and now he has exposed by the club that he can't justify the heavy wages they pay him. He's young, he still has time on his side.

seankay:
African footballers don't strive to get better. Iheanacho has the potential to easily lead Leicester city's attack but just like most African players, when Lil money arrives, they easily lose focus. It's a pity he will only move to a lower team than Leicester City.

you took the words right outta my mouth!
Nigerian players especially, one season wonders!