Victor Orta, Sevilla's sporting director and former Leeds United director of football, has criticized Kelechi Iheanacho's performances this season. Iheanacho is reportedly close to joining Watford on loan, with Orta admitting Sevilla are disappointed with his lack of goals. The Nigerian striker has been linked with a move to Leeds in the January transfer window.
Former Leeds United director of football Victor Orta has taken a swipe at Kelechi Iheanacho. The former Leicester City and Manchester City striker was rumoured to be a Whites transfer target in the January transfer window.
Orta, Sevilla’s sporting director, confirmed Iheanacho has received offers to move on to pastures new. Speaking yesterday, Orta told Diario de Sevilla: “The club has received some offers that we have forwarded to him and he is evaluating, like the rest of the players, what would be his best option, there is still a week left.
Orta admits the Spanish club have been disappointed with Iheanacho's performances this term. “I said it in the previous press conference, it is clear that we all expect a better performance from Iheanacho, I think that the performances have nothing to do with the quality of the footballer,” Orta said. “In fact, he is having interest from other teams.
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