Reports suggest a deal has been agreed for the 19-year-old Nigerian to join Everton this summer. But what's his story? Michael Yokhin tells the intriguing tale so far
The 60-second story
Henry Onyekuru, the Nigerian prodigy who is about to
celebrate his 20th birthday next week, has been the revelation of the
season in Belgium for newly promoted Eupen.
His 12 goals in 28 regular season matches earned him plenty
of attention at first, but he followed them up with another 11 in 10
games during the play-offs for a Europa League spot. His form over the
last two months was nothing short of sensational. Add nine assists, and
you get an incredible record.
It’s hardly surprising that 10 British clubs – nine from
the Premier League, plus Celtic – had reportedly targeted Onyekuru this
summer. The latest stories suggest that Everton have landed the
youngster, and will loan him out to Anderlecht for next season.
Onyekuru helped Eupen finish third in the six-team Europa League play-offs
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