AS Roma And Genoa Among Clubs Mulling Over Move For New Nwankwo Kanu, Sadiq Umar

Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that a clutch of Italian clubs are mulling over a summer move for highly - rated Spezia youngster Sadiq Umar.

The likes of Genoa and AS Roma have registered an interest in the 18 - year - old after he displayed his wares for the Primavera team of Spezia last season, with 26 goals in 24 games.

According to Sadiq Umar’s minders, Atalanta and Crotone are eyeing a move for the lanky striker, dubbed the next Nwankwo Kanu.

But unlike the skillful ex Inter Milan forward, the youngster is quicker and scores plenty of goals .

Sadiq Umar, who cut his footballing teeth with Future of Africa Academy, Kaduna, is under contract with The Little Eagles until 2017.

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