Exclusive : Udinese To Observe Flying Eagles Number 4 Akinjide Idowu At Fifa U20s

Published: May 27, 2015

Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Udinese are leading the race for Nigeria Under 20 international Akinjide Idowu.

A source close to the situation has informed this website that the central midfielder’s intermediary, Babawo Mohammed, is presently in Italy negotiating with the higher - ups at The Bianconeri .

However, talks have not led to the immediate offer of a contract to the Nigeria Youth Soccer Academy, Calabar starlet.

Udinese posted scouts to run the rule over Akinjide Idowu at the African Youth Championship and they will further observe him at close quarters in New Zealand during the Under 20s just to confirm that his imperious display in Senegal was not a flash in the pan.

The Flying Eagles number 4 is also a target for Scottish Premier League champions Glasgow Celtic.

Agent Babawo Mohammed will depart Friuli-Venezia Giulia for New Plymouth (New Zealand) on Thursday, with a view to motivating his client during the Fifa Under 20 World Cup.

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