Options for a New Beginning
His first season with Manchester City did not start on a high as he was only the last on the pecking order, behind more established duo of Kum Aguero and Wilfried Bony. But with Aguero on and off the pitch due to injury and the Ivorian international not l
heanacho was once seen as a first-team star in the making but, having developed quickly under Manuel Pellegrini, he found opportunities limited after Pep Guardiola's arrival. The 20-yearold Nigeria international started just five Premier League matches for Manchester City last season, scoring seven goals in all competitions, having scored double that number in his maiden season at the Etihad Stadium.
Now, he is in search of a new club to revive his career. West Ham was heavily linked to the forward but Leicester moved to the front of the queue, with final details yet to be finalised.
However, Iheanacho's seemingly imminent £25m move to Leicester City has been thrown into doubt after Tottenham Hotspur entered the race to sign the Nigerian international
A deal between City and The Hammers was agreed but manager Slaven Bilic was quick to pull the plug on the move due to concerns over the youngster's form.
It remains to be seen if City would sell Iheanacho to Tottenham, who finished above Guardiola's men last season. A deal with Leicester is seemingly all but done, but Iheanacho's perceived willingness to move to London when West Ham were interested could prove beneficial to Tottenham, who are able to offer their targets life in the English capital as well as Champions League football.
City's forgotten man could also be enticed by the prospect of working with Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino. The Argentine has developed a reputation for getting the best out of young talent and could be able to help Iheanacho flourish, with his career in danger of stalling at the Etihad Stadium.
Observers are however of the opinion that a move to Tottenham by Iheanacho could mean another season of sitting on the bench for him considering the large number of attackers at White Hart Lane.
Iheanacho was left out of Manchester City touring party for the International Champions Cup matches in the USA to enable him sort out his future.
His exclusion from the squad specifies that the 20-year-old is on his way out of Etihad Stadium, having been found surplus to requirements in the Citizens' squad.
“I think what Iheanacho should consider more is on how to solidify his career rather than the immediate financial gain. He is still very young, therefore, he should go to a club where he can command regular shirt