Latest developments
- Wolverhampton Wanderers want to take Kelechi Iheanacho on loan.
- The former Man City and Leicester man is now at Sevilla.
- Ipswich Town are also interested in the Nigerian striker.
Whisper+ analysis
Authenticity (2/5): Quieter than usual on sources
Former Man City and Leicester striker Kelechi Iheanacho could be in line for a Premier League return, as Wolves are interested in taking the Sevilla man on loan.
footballinsider247.com claim that initial talks between Wolves and the Spanish side have already taken place, with Ipswich ready to swoop in, though the site is lighter than usual on its source information.
Value (3.5/5): Terms to be agreed
Iheanacho has scored three times in 11 appearances since arriving from the Foxes at the start of the season for free, but all of those goals have come in the Copa del Rey against lower league opposition.
If Sevilla are happy for him to end an unhappy time in Spain, they may want Wolves to pay a significant portion of his wages, or agree an obligation to buy for at least his £4.2 million valuation.
Suitability (3/5): Needs to add more goals
With Iheanacho still only 28, age should not be the reason for his recent drop off, although he only managed five Championship goals in 23 games last season.
Never the most prolific, he averaged around a goal every four games in the Premier League, and a return to those numbers could make him a useful impact sub for Vitor Pereira's side.
Upgrade? (2/5): Wolves have competition for Cunha's place
Matheus Cunha has already hit double figures in the Premier League this season – something Iheanacho only managed once.
Cunha has been the subject of a potential move away from Molineux, which would open up a starting place in the attack. But with Jorgen Strand Larsen and Hwang Hee-chan as competition, the Nigerian could still struggle to force his way into the side.
Logic (2/5): Wolves need strength elsewhere
While Iheanacho won't be expensive, Wolves may be better off buying defensive reinforcements this month. Indeed, the Black Country side have scored more than 3rd-placed Nottingham Forest, but conceded more than anyone this season.
Ipswich are level on points with Wolves, but Iheanacho has more to offer the goal-shy Tractor Boys.
Whisper+ verdict: 12.5/25
A return to a league he knows well could get Iheanacho back to his best, but sitting on the Wolves bench is not where he's going to prove himself.
