Coventry Metropolis are actually main the race to signal a “dominant” 41-cap worldwide, and so they have held talks over a deal.
Coventry suffered a setback in opposition to Norwich Metropolis on Monday night time, dropping 2-1 at Carrow Street, however they’re nonetheless setting the tempo on the high of the Championship desk, having taken 58 factors from 29 video games.
With the Sky Blues eight factors away from third-place Ipswich City, and in a really robust place to realize promotion to the Premier League for the primary time since 2001, Frank Lampard in all probability would not must make too many adjustments to his squad this month, however there might be some new arrivals earlier than the February 2nd deadline.
Lampard stated: “So now there’s not a transparent goal of this place or that individual, however, on the identical time, for so long as the window is open I’m certain that if any choice got here our approach that was a possible, and that clearly makes us higher, then we’re not kind of closing the door on the window, so to talk, from our finish but.”
Final week, it was revealed Lampard’s aspect had launched an enquiry to signal Brentford’s Frank Onyeka, and there has now been a brand new replace on their pursuit of the central midfielder.
Based on a report from Sky Sports activities, Coventry are actually main the race to signal Onyeka, who’s represented by the identical agent as Lampard, and so they have already held talks over a deal.
The Sky Blues have mentioned a mortgage transfer and a everlasting switch, with the Brentford midfielder now wanting prone to go away the Bees earlier than the February 2nd switch deadline.
Birmingham Metropolis and Sheffield United are additionally within the race for the 28-year-old, however the Championship leaders are presently in pole place within the race for his signature.
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“Dominant” Onyeka might be strong signing for Coventry
Described as a “dominant” midfielder by former supervisor Thomas Frank, the Nigerian has struggled for sport time at Brentford this season, making simply six Premier League appearances, however he did catch the attention at AFCON.
The central midfielder was notably spectacular within the semi-final in opposition to Morocco, showcasing his defensive attributes by making three interceptions and two tackles, whereas additionally successful six of the 9 duels he contested.
The Benin-Metropolis born maestro is established at worldwide degree, choosing up 41 caps for Nigeria, and he has loads of Premier League expertise, having made 75 appearances within the high tier.
With Coventry vying for promotion, Onyeka might be a strong addition to the squad, and his high flight expertise means he might be a helpful signing subsequent season, ought to Lampard’s aspect handle to achieve the Premier League.