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Yahoo
8 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Uchenna Ogundu wanted by Hearts as part of triple transfer blitz as striker flagged up by analytics
Hearts are looking to land Nigerian striker Uchenna Ogundu. The Jambos have pitched to land the teenager from Sanliurfaspor. The Turkish second-tier club are prepared to let their prize asset go for a small fee but are looking for a large sell-on. Advertisement READ MORE: England suffer fresh blow as Jude Bellingham's behaviour 'repulses' Thomas Tuchel's mum READ MORE: Josh Doig rekindles Celtic transfer interest as Kristoffer Ajer return route emerges - Hoops bulletin The 19-year-old has been flagged up by analytics with Derek McInnes and his scouting team doing a lot of additional work on him. Ogundu pitched in with six goals and two assists in his breakthrough season with Sanliurfaspor. He can also play wide on the right but his main attributes are his pace, strength and an eye for goal. Ogunda only moved to Turkey from the Diamond Academy in his homeland last August. Advertisement He initially joined just after fellow experienced countryman Olaneaju Kayode. Kayode quickly won a move and Ogunda got the chance to step up and replace him, making his senior debut in January. Since then he and his career haven't looked back. Hearts are also looking to close the transfer of fellow Claudio Braga from Norwegian side Aalesund. Stuart Findlay is poised to join Hearts -Credit:SNS Group A fee has been agreed and the deal should be finalised to allow the 25-year-old to join Hearts for pre-season. Record Sport also broke the story that manager McInnes was going to sign Stuart Findlay from Oxford United Hearts are close to finalising the move for McInnes to team up with the big defender who impressed under him when he was on-loan at Kilmarnock. Advertisement Hearts are also hitting brick walls in their pursuit of another winger. Out-of-contract Melbourne Victory star Daniel Arzani is a target but the former Celtic player is now considering a number of European options, which could offer Champions League football. Kazakhstan international Islam Chesnokov is another who is on the wanted list but Hearts have been struggling to agree a fee with his side, FC Tobol, in this window. Hearts have already signed Elton Kabangu, Christian Borchgrevink, Oison McEntee and Alexanderos Kyzirdis.
Daily Record
2 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Record
Uchenna Ogundu wanted by Hearts as part of triple transfer blitz as striker flagged up by analytics
The Sanliurfaspor teenager, 19, is the subject of an offer from the Jambos Hearts are looking to land Nigerian striker Uchenna Ogundu. The Jambos have pitched to land the teenager from Sanliurfaspor. The Turkish second-tier club are prepared to let their prize asset go for a small fee but are looking for a large sell-on. The 19-year-old has been flagged up by analytics with Derek McInnes and his scouting team doing a lot of additional work on him. Ogundu pitched in with six goals and two assists in his breakthrough season with Sanliurfaspor. He can also play wide on the right but his main attributes are his pace, strength and an eye for goal. Ogunda only moved to Turkey from the Diamond Academy in his homeland last August. He initially joined just after fellow experienced countryman Olaneaju Kayode. Kayode quickly won a move and Ogunda got the chance to step up and replace him, making his senior debut in January. Since then he and his career haven't looked back. Hearts are also looking to close the transfer of fellow Claudio Braga from Norwegian side Aalesund. A fee has been agreed and the deal should be finalised to allow the 25-year-old to join Hearts for pre-season. Hearts are close to finalising the move for McInnes to team up with the big defender who impressed under him when he was on-loan at Kilmarnock. Hearts are also hitting brick walls in their pursuit of another winger. Out-of-contract Melbourne Victory star Daniel Arzani is a target but the former Celtic player is now considering a number of European options, which could offer Champions League football. Kazakhstan international Islam Chesnokov is another who is on the wanted list but Hearts have been struggling to agree a fee with his side, FC Tobol, in this window. Hearts have already signed Elton Kabangu, Christian Borchgrevink, Oison McEntee and Alexanderos Kyzirdis.
