Spanish LaLiga side Sevilla are close to adding to the number of Nigerian players at the club with talks ongoing for a deal to sign Jordan Torunarigha from Belgium side Gent, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.
Reports in Spain say the 27 year old who will be out of contract in the summer is a prime target for the Spanish side in the January transfer window, hot on the heels of the signing of another Nigerian in Jerome Akor from French side Montpellier.
Capped once by Nigeria at senior level, the defender who is comfortable as a left back of center back represented Germany at various youth levels, before making the switch to Nigeria two years ago.
Gent have repeatedly tried to extend his deal , but he is keen on trying a new option after three years with the club he joined from German side Hertha Berlin after an initial loan spell.
If he eventually signs, it will mean the club will have four Nigerians on their books with the duo of Kelechi Iheanacho and Childera Ejuke completing the list, although there is a strong chance that Iheanacho could leave the club he joined in the summer on a free transfer before the close of the January window.
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