By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Aston Villa have lined up Kelechi Iheanacho as replacement for Chelsea target Jhon Duran.
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Chelsea are already in advanced talks with Aston Villa for Duran.
The Colombian is expected to move to the Stamford Bridge this summer.
Iheanacho was recently released by Leicester City after spending the past seven years at the club.
The forward’s contract with the Foxes will expire at the end of this month.
Leicester City have opted against offering a new contract.
According to Football Insider, Aston Villa are keeping tabs on Iheanacho and will look to sign him this summer.
Iheanacho is yet to decide his future with strong interest from Turkey and Saudi Arabia. READ ALSO:
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