As first reported by allnigeriasoccer.com, fringe Super Eagles player Henry Uche has signed a preliminary contract with Turkish club Bucaspor. The duration of the proposed deal is for three years.

22  - year - old Uche, who was recommended to the Izmir based outfit by former Fenerbahce forward Emmanuel Emenike, will be officially unveiled when the transfer market re - opens in the summer.

Greek club Asteras Tripolis had courted Henry Uche in the winter transfer market and were prepared to offer him a contract after impressing during trials. But the offensive all-rounder could not secure his release from Nigerian side Enyimba.

The former Pepsi Academy player also had proposals from other teams in Asia and Europe.