By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
The race for the signature of Super Eagles forward, Terem Moffi is getting hotter with LaLiga clubs, Villarreal and Real Sociedad now among his suitors.
Moffi is expected to leave Ligue 1 club, Lorient before the end of the current transfer window.
Southampton are reportedly leading the chase for the Nigerian with their £15m bid already rejected by Lorient, according to Sky Sports.
Other Premier League clubs including; West Ham United, Aston Villa, Crystal Palace and Brighton & Hove Albion are also interested in the striker.
Lorient are looking to sell the 23-year-old for around £30m.
Moffi has scored 10 goals in 16 league appearances for Les Merlus this season.
He arrived the club from Belgian Pro League outfit, KV Kortrijk for €8m in October 2020.
