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Manchester City star Kelechi Iheanacho rejects PSG and Dortmund as he wants to remain in England

Nigerian striker is expected to leave the Etihad in the summer but will only move to another Premier League club

MANCHESTER CITY striker Kelechi Iheanacho will reject PSG and Dortmund to stay in the Premier League, according to reports.

Iheanacho, 20, is expected to be allowed to leave the Etihad this summer after failing to impress boss Pep Guardiola.

 Kelechi Iheanacho will turn down offers from European clubs to stay in England
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Kelechi Iheanacho will turn down offers from European clubs to stay in EnglandCredit: Getty Images

are now reporting that the Nigerian will turn down any moved to European clubs in favour of remaining in England.


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A source told the website: "He has been in England for the last three years and is two years away from getting his UK citizenship.

"There is no point in moving outside England right now."

Gabriel Jesus’ arrival at City means there is even less chance of a place in the starting XI under Guardiola after making just one start this year.

 Paris Saint-Germain and Borussia Dortmund have been linked with moves for Kelechi Iheanacho
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Paris Saint-Germain and Borussia Dortmund have been linked with moves for Kelechi IheanachoCredit: PA:Press Association

West Ham are expected to make a bid for the talented youngster with Slavan Bilic trying to strengthen in attacking areas.

The Hammers are willing to pay £25m for the out-of-favour ace, topping Everton who are also chasing his services.

Everton are believed to be interested as they search for Romelu Lukaku’s replacement if he leaves.

 Kelechi Iheanacho has also been linked with West Ham, West Brom and Everton
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Kelechi Iheanacho has also been linked with West Ham, West Brom and EvertonCredit: Rex Features

West Brom are now in the hunt for Iheanacho, with the club yet to replace January departure Saido Berahino.

Southampton, Hoffenheim and Borussia Dortmund have all been linked, with the latter having the extra edge of boasting Champions League football.

But ESPN claim no deal will be done until a legal dispute between Iheanacho and his former agents has been settled.

 Kelechi Iheanacho is expected to leave Manchester City in the summer
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Kelechi Iheanacho is expected to leave Manchester City in the summerCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

The source added: "Nothing will happen for at least two weeks when we expect judgement to be delivered in that case.

"The final hearing was last week, and the decision will be communicated to both parties in about 14 days.

"After that, we can go ahead with the process."

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