Moses Simon who plays for Nantes in France has emerged as transfer target for Premier League side Leeds United
Leeds United are currently struggling in the Premier League and the club's chiefs want the players to maintain their EPL status
Simon was impressive for the Super Eagles at the 2021 African Cup of Nations in Cameroon netting one goal

Moses Simon could be on his way to the Premier League as Leeds United are interested in the signing of the Super Eagles winger because of his performances at the AFCON 2021.

Nigerians though were disappointed with how Super Eagles of Nigeria crashed out at the 2021 African Cup of Nations losing against Tunisia in the round of 16 encounter.

But one man who stood out in all the Super Eagles games was Moses Simon as the man who plays for Nantes scored a goal and made one assist.

According to the report on Complete Sports and Leeds Live, those in charge at Leeds United were impressed with Moses Simon performance at the AFCON and want to sign him.

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What is Leeds United position on the Premier League table?

After 21 games played so far this term in the Premier League, Leeds United are currently occupying 15th position on the table with 22 points.

When is Moses Simon and Super Eagles playing next?

After crashing out of the 2021 African Cup of Nations in Cameroon, Super Eagles players will now shift their attention to the final World Cup qualifiers against Ghana in March.

Rohr makes stunning statement on Super Eagles campaign at 2021 AFCON, names 1 player who impressed him

Earlier, Sports Brief had reported how Gernot Rohr explained that he was impressed with Taiwo Awoniyi's performances at the 2021 African Cup of Nations even though the striker only scored a goal at the tournament.

The German who was dismissed days to the start of the 2021 AFCON by the Nigerian Football Federation claimed that lack of coordination made Taiwo Awoniyi not to shine.

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Following the injury Victor Osimhen suffered coupled with the fact that Odion Ighalo was not released, luck to be Super Eagles' front-man at AFCON 2021 fell on Taiwo Awoniyi.

The former Liverpool player started against Egypt and Sudan before being rested against Guinea-Bissau as he also started in the knockout against Tunisia.

Gernot Rohr made it clear that the Tunisian team were weak and Super Eagles should have defeated them.

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Ibitoye Shittu

Editor- Local Desk