The Kelechi Iheanacho transfer saga continues to develop at Leeds United as decisions need to be made on the Nigerian’s future.
With the former Manchester City striker’s future unknown, Leeds will still be in the race until the transfer deadline.
Albeit not long to complete the deal, the 49ers’ are prepared to wait for Iheanacho if it comes to it.
Daniel Farke says he wants a striker at Leeds and he could turn out to be the main instigator to push this through.
Well, there is still a chance this deal could happen as former Director of Football Victor Orta is strongly involved.
Victor Orta provides an update on Kelechi Iheanacho for Leeds United.
After Orta publicly criticized Iheanacho, the 28-year-old will undoubtedly want to leave Sevilla.
This now corresponds to the most recent update from the print editions of both Diaro De Sevilla and ABC Sevilla (31/01/25).
According to Diario de Sevilla, Iheanacho ‘continues to consider offers,’ implying that Leeds are in the running.
Orta is concentrating on ‘exit operations’, with Nigeria International being one of the’main candidates’.
ABC Sevilla followed up by stating that while selling Iheanacho appears doubtful, a loan move is certainly on the cards to enable them get rid of Iheanacho’s excessive wages at Sevilla.
Leeds’ interest appears to have remained, and they will have the opportunity to recruit Iheanacho on loan when the deadline arrives.
Orta can continue his favours to Leeds with the Iheanacho loan deal.
Since Orta’s departure from Leeds in 2023, the Spaniard has returned the club with numerous favours following certain missteps at Elland Road.
One is Orta’s inability to sign Viktor Gyokeres in 2023, which Leeds fans will never forget.
A noteworthy example is his role in agreements that have benefited the Whites, as Leeds are still owed £35.7 million as a result of Raphinha’s transfer, which was facilitated by Orta.
Orta may now play his part in loaning Iheanacho to Leeds, which will be a wise commercial decision.
