Kelechi Iheanacho
Claude Puel has confirmed striker Kelechi Iheanacho will not be
leaving Leicester City in the January transfer window, Leicester Mercury
reports.
The 20-year-old Super Eagles forward has been the subject of
speculation that the Foxes were ready to let him go just months after he
moved to the King Power Stadium from Man City in a £25m move.
But Puel said Iheanacho is a player that they still think has
great potential. Iheanacho has struggled to make an impact since his
arrival, due mainly to the form and fitness of Jamie Vardy this season.
However, when Vardy was injured recently Islam Slimani was
preferred ahead of Iheanacho to lead the attack, but Puel believes
Iheanacho will improve. Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr has stated he believes
both Iheanacho and Ahmed Musa need to find new clubs in January, but
Puel said Iheanacho is going nowhere.