Kuban Krasnodar Rival Atalanta, Torino For Jerry Mbakogu

Published: December 25, 2012

Russian outfit Kuban Krasnodar are monitoring the 20 - year - old Nigerian striker Jerry Mbakogu, who is currently on the books of Juve Stabia, informs lifesports.ru.

''Kuban are seriously considering the purchase of players in the attacking line .The ideal option is to purchase a strong striker, who immediately becomes one of the leaders in the field, and promising young striker with a good football school,'' a source told Life Sports.

Andrea Campi, the agent of Mbakogu, had previously revealed that a Russian team was interested in his client but refused the reveal the identity of the club.

Kuban face competition from a number of Serie A clubs - Catania, Atalanta, Chievo and Torino - for the signature of one of the most promising players in Italy's second tier.

Photo Credit: juvestabia24.it