I’m focused on my role at City, says striker Iheanacho

Manchester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho has vowed to keep his head down and work hard for his team, despite speculating mounting about his future at the club.

The young Nigerian has fallen down the pecking order at the Etihad Stadium as a result of the form of Sergio Aguero and the arrival of Brazilian star Gabriel Jesus.

The 20-year-old frontman has been linked with a summer move to a number of Premier League clubs but insists he is happy at the club and that City need a large squad if they are to compete for domestic and European trophies.

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“I just keep working with the team and I’m still at Manchester City, so I’ll meet up with the boys and kick off the season with Manchester City,” said Iheanacho.

“I’m happy to stay at Manchester City and keep fighting to help them achieve what they want to achieve.”

He added: “Manchester City is a big team and we need to go far as a squad, so we need everybody.

“Of course everyone is competing but we compete as a team.

“The manager can only pick 11 players so everyone is working, doing well and going 100 per cent. So we keep working and see what comes around next season.”