One-Time Leeds United Target Mbakogu Wanted By Lecce

Published: August 13, 2018

Newly promoted Serie B club Lecce are mulling over a move for Nigerian striker Jerry Mbakogu, according to reports.

SoloLecce.it says Lecce are in the market for a striker and have started negotiating with Mbakogu's camp over the possibility of joining the club this summer.

The powerful striker recently terminated his contract with Carpi because of problems related to his proposed move to Championship outfit Leeds United.

Lecce's first choice was Andrea La Mantia but Virtus Entella have been playing hardball in recent days, and the plan B is to sign Mbakogu.

The 25-year-old Nigerian is an experienced campaigner in the Italian Serie B with 39 goals (26 assists) in 142 appearances.

He has also played for Scorzè Peseggia, SS Juve Stabia, Palermo, Padova and Krylya Sovetov Samara.

Igho Kingsley

Latest News

'I have played in the Championship' - Iheanacho eager to make a quick impact at Middlesbrough
Two academy players of Nigerian descent train with Arsenal first team ahead of Newcastle trip
'Can play in that position' – Arsenal boss Arteta not ruling out deploying Nwaneri as a centre-forward
'I also like showing tricks, nutmegs' - Blackburn Rovers new boy Dennis vows to excite fans
'One of the best forwards' - Ex-Galatasaray midfielder Etebo lauds Super Eagles teammate Osimhen
What sets the online betting market in Zambia apart
Not just Chukwueze: Fulham fail to agree deadline day deal with another Super Eagles flank player
What Man Utd legend Carrick said about Boro's signing of Iheanacho after loss to Sunderland
Fulham decide to sign Arsenal and Chelsea old boy instead of Super Eagles star Chukwueze
Southampton's deadline day deals: Udoh joins from Antwerp; Arsenal product recalled from EFL club