Ambitious English Championship side Derby County, who narrowly missed out on a Premier League promotion Playoffs, are pushing to sign former Flying Eagles striker Chukwubuikem Ikwuemesi.
Derby, who finished eighth in the Championship last season, are in advanced talks to sign Ikwuemesi from Belgian club OH Leuven.
The 24-year-old Nigerian striker has been capped at U20 level and is entering the final year of his contract with the Belgian club, who he joined in July 2024.
The discussions to bring Ikwuemesi to the Championship are advanced.
Derby are reportedly seeking to sign the striker on a three-year contract and have submitted a £3.5m proposal.
Leuven are understood to value the player at a higher figure, and talks between the clubs are progressing positively, but an official agreement has not yet been reached.
According to Transfermarkt, Ikwuemesi has a current market value of €1.20m.
