LASK Linz Interested In Signing Ex-Atletico Madrid Starlet Otubanjo

Austrian 1 Liga side LASK Linz have made a move for the prolific Nigerian striker Yusuf Otubanjo ahead of next season.

Ligaportal.at says the The Black-Whites are interested in luring the ex-Emmanuel Amunike Academy starlet to the club.

Otubanjo, who is a former Nigeria U17 international, was regarded as one of the top youngsters in his homeland before he transferred to Atlético Madrid in the 2011 - 2012 season.

The 23-year-old has been outstanding this season for FC Blau-Weiß Linz, with 25 goals to his name from 24 appearances in the Regionalliga Mitte, including hat-tricks against Lafnitz, Weiz and Wolfsberger AC II.

Apart from the aforementioned teams, the striker has turned out for FC Red Bull Salzburg and FC Pasching.

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