Just seven months into his stay at Hearts of Oak, clubs are set to trade Daniel Oyegoke with Hellas Verona leading the chase after they reportedly hijacked Lecce's pursuit the right-back, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered.
The Serie A club is now believed to be on the verge of securing a deal for the 22-year-old defender as per Sky Italy who reported yesterday that Lecce had initiated discussions with Hearts regarding a potential transfer for Oyegoke.
Furthermore, Hearts manager Neil Critchley has hinted at Oyegoke's imminent departure, acknowledging that the player's absence from the team's recent 3-2 victory over Kilmarnock was due to ongoing transfer negotiations.
The Arsenal academy product is expected to travel to Italy today to finalize his transfer to Hellas Verona. The Serie A club is eager to complete the deal swiftly, driven by the competitive pressure of their relegation battle and the potential for other clubs to swoop in for the talented young defender.
As revealed, the transfer fee is expected to be a substantial six-figure sum which will represent a significant profit for Hearts. The Scottish club acquired Oyegoke last year for a modest fee and is now poised to capitalize on his rapid development.
By Olaleye Oluwadamilola