Italian Serie A side Lecce who narrowly beat the drop to the second division have started the process of strengthening their team for next season, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.
One of their biggest issue last season was in front of goal, and they have taken concrete steps towards addressing the concerns noticed by targeting certain players.
Reports say they are pursuing a deal for Nigeria international winger Philip Otele in attack, he spent the second half of last season on loan to German Bundesliga side Hamburg.
He returned to Swiss side FC Basel after the expiration of his loan deal, with Hamburg not taking the option of making the deal permanent at the expiration of the loan.
The Nigerian winger is a target for the yellow-and-reds, who are studying the feasibility of the operation. At the center of the discussions with Basel is finding agreement on the transfer modalities. The Swiss club is pushing for a permanent deal.
Daniel Martins
