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FootballEnglish Premier League Club Set To Launch Bid for Impressive Super Eagles Striker Paul Onuachu
- Paul Onuachu, who has been in incredible scoring form, is now on the radar of Aston Villa
- Last season, he netted 21 times in 35 league outings for the Belgian Pro League side KRC Genk
- New Aston Villa Manager, Unai Emery is looking to add more firepower to his side’s attack
English Premier League outfit Aston Villa are reportedly on the trail of Nigerian international Paul Onuachu, who is in fine form this season.
The KRC Genk striker has been getting goals for his Belgian side, and many clubs are interested in him.
The 28-year-old scored 33 goals in 38 league appearances for the Smurfs in the 2020/21 campaign, and last season netted 21 times in 35 league outings for the former Belgian Pro League champions.
He has continued to find the back of the net and so far this season, he has already registered 13 goals in 14 league outings.
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The January transfer window is expected to be interesting for the Nigerian as a number of teams have already indicated their interest.
The Villans are looking to add more firepower to their attack, despite new manager Unai Emery having Ollie Watkins and Danny Ings at his disposal.
Atletico Madrid eye Onuachu
Meanwhile, Paul Onauchu could make a big transfer, as Atletico Madrid seem to have made an inquiry about the Super Eagles striker.
The Colchoneros are looking to revitalise their attack for next season, after an underwhelming campaign that saw the Spanish giants fail in their bid to defend their La Liga crown.
Atletico are presently 15 points off current table toppers and city rivals, Real Madrid. They were also dumped out of the UEFA Champions League in the quarter-finals by Manchester City.
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FootballSpanish giants interested in Osimhen
Sports Brief earlier reported that a former AC Milan manager, Fabio Capello has suggested that Real Madrid might be planning to swoop on Victor Osimhen.
Capello hinted this during the Dubai Globe Soccer Awards, where the 23-year-old Nigerian was named the young player of the year.
The former Italy manager disclosed that Los Blancos might be planning to raid Napoli as soon as the January transfer window opens.