Transfer Update: Bournemouth Targets Udinese Goalkeeper Maduka Okoye

Transfer Update: Bournemouth Targets Maduka Okoye

Sampson Adedeji

English Premier League side Bournemouth has made an official approach to Serie A club Udinese for Nigerian international goalkeeper Maduka Okoye, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

Okoye, 24, has cemented his place as the first-choice goalkeeper at Udinese and has caught the eye with his performances this season.

Notably, he was on the radar of Serie A powerhouse AC Milan during last summer’s transfer window.

With Kepa Arrizabalaga set to return to Chelsea at the end of the season, Bournemouth is actively seeking a replacement, and Okoye has emerged as a prime target.

The Nigerian shot-stopper has kept three clean sheets in 19 appearances this campaign and is currently valued at around €7 million.

He has three years left on his contract with the Italian club.