Two Premier League giants
Arsenal and Leicester City have been reported to go head-to-head for the
signature of Nigerian striker Oghenekaro Etebo during the January 2017
transfer window.
According to the
report, the two Premier League clubs have sent scouts to watch the Super
Eagles forward while playing for Portuguese side Feirense in their 1-1
draw with Porto on Thursday, December 29, 2016.
Nigerian striker Oghenekaro Etebo
The 21-year-old made a name for himself in
Brazil during the 2016 Rio Olympics when he became the first player in
44 years to score four goals in an Olympic fixture when Nigeria beat
Japan 5-4.
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Etebo
who has played for Nigeria Professional Football League side Warri
Wolves was also crowned African Football’s Most Promising Talent in 2015
in which he has the chance to defend it in 2017.
Meanwhile,
French side Monaco and Italian club Inter Milan are also monitoring his
progress, and they could also join in a race to sign him.
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