Stoke keen on Uchebo

VVV Venlo claim that Stoke City are keen to take their towering Nigerian starlet Michael Uchebo. However, the 21-year-old is yet to play for Nigerias national side having been a regular at youth level.Scouts have monitored the players progress in Holland and boss Tony Pulis is ready to sanction an offer in January with Uchebos contract running out next summer.The 6ft 5in Nigeria Under 20 international has formed an exciting partnership with Arsenal target Ahmed Musa and models himself on Portsmouth striker Kanu. Uchebo is rated very highly and has been labelled the new Kanu in his homeland. One issue for Stoke would be the struggle to get a work permit for Uchebo, should they make a bid.But VVV chairman Hai Berden feels they could have a chance depending on how much they would pay for the youngster."He has played for several youth teams of Nigeria. Maybe if Stoke City could offer him a good wage the authorities could see a reason to approve him to play in England," Berden told Algmeeen Dagblad."This interest is very serious. Hes done a lot in the Nigerian youth teams hes played in. If a club like Stoke gives him a large salary, then were not in a position to compete."Uchebowho joined the club last summeris out of contract in the summer and VVV are looking to cash in when the transfer market re-opens in January.
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