Leicester City Interested in Okonkwo

Super Eagles goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo is now a transfer target for Leicester City. This comes after contract talks with Wrexham hit a snag. The 24-year-old is likely to leave Wrexham when his contract ends at the close of next season.

Leicester City sees Okonkwo as a good signing as they prepare for life in League One. This follows their shocking drop from the Championship last season. It is a big fall for a club that won the Premier League about ten years ago in a huge upset.

Okonkwo joined Wrexham as a free agent three years back after leaving Arsenal. Since then, he has become one of the most reliable goalkeepers outside the top two divisions in England. He played a key role in helping the club get promoted to the Championship. He was a regular starter last season, but manager Phil Parkinson decided to give Danny Ward some game time towards the end of the season. This decision, along with the failed contract talks, has put Okonkwo's future at the club in doubt with just a year left on his current deal.

His recent debut for the Super Eagles has also boosted his profile. This breakthrough has caught the eyes of clubs that might not have been watching him closely before.

Transfermarkt values Okonkwo at €5 million. This amount could be a challenge for Leicester, given the financial limits of playing in the third tier of English football. The team's drop to League One has greatly reduced their income. Finding a goalkeeper like Okonkwo at this price would need careful financial planning.

For Okonkwo, the chance to join Leicester, even in League One, is appealing. The club has solid infrastructure, a large fanbase, and resources that many third-tier teams do not have. Plus, the expectation of challenging for immediate promotion would give him a real chance to move back to the Championship and possibly the Premier League within two seasons.