VILLA HUNT EAGLE: Super Eagles ace Iheanacho could be swapping Championship footie for the Champions League

Aston Villa are keeping a close eye on former Leicester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho as he prepares for a new adventure following his departure from the Foxes this summer.

Pulse Sports Nigeria reports that Villa chiefs have made the 27-year-old a top target as they look to bolster their attack ahead of next season.

Football Insider reports that Villa's director of football Monchi has jetted out for talks over a potential swoop for the Nigerian frontman.

Iheanacho has struggled to nail down a regular starting spot at the King Power and could look for a fresh challenge after seven years with the Midlands club.

The speedy striker was once tipped for the top but has failed to hit the heights expected of him culminating in the Foxes releasing him after promotion from the Championship.

Pulse Sports Nigeria reported that the Super Eagles forward was officially released by the Premier League returnees Leicester City after failing to agree terms on a new contract with the club, leaving the Nigerian forward clubless going into the summer transfer window.

Now Villa boss Unai Emery reckons he could be the man to revive Iheanacho's career and fire the Villans into Europe.

The battle for his signature is set to hot up in the coming weeks as several clubs circle for the Nigerian senior man.

But Villa will be hoping their talks with Monchi can give them the edge in the race for the Super Eagles star who is now a free agent.