“I want to play in the Premier League”– Super Eagles-eligible declares amid transfer links

The participant, who’s eligible to play for the Tremendous Eagles, has been wonderful for his membership, hitting lots of objectives, most notably a hatrick.

British-Nigerian ahead, Chuba Akpom, has revealed that he needs to play within the Premier League amid switch speculations.

The ahead has been excellent in his current efficiency for Middlesbrough, and in keeping with him, he feels hungrier to realize success in his profession.

The 27-year-old has not too long ago piqued the curiosity of some Premier League golf equipment, having bagged 13 objectives in his 20 home league appearances for Boro this season.

The striker, who’s eligible for the Tremendous Eagles, has additionally scored 4 objectives in his previous 4 video games, together with a hat-trick towards Wigan Athletic, who are actually backside of the league, in Boro’s 4-1 victory.

Nonetheless, this has led to quite a few nominations and awards for him, together with the Skybet Participant of the Month title for December.

The attacker, who has placed on a standout efficiency since Michael Carrick took over, declared his want to play within the Premier League regardless of rumours of strikes.

“I really feel like this final 12 months or two, I’ve most likely developed essentially the most in my profession,” he instructed Sky Sports activities.

“I’ve proven a willingness to study and enhance my recreation. I really feel hungrier than ever earlier than. You’re by no means too outdated to study and develop.” he added.

The attacker, who has expressed his want for the Premier League and the hope to play for his aspect within the EPL high flight, has been extensively linked with a transfer to Southampton throughout this January switch window.

“I need to play within the Premier League, it’s the place the very best play and it’s a dream I’ve at all times had. Hopefully I can try this with Middlesbrough. I’ve simply obtained to maintain working.” Akpom mentioned.

Nonetheless, his staff is now sixth within the Championship standings and suffered their first loss in January once they travelled to Sunderland.

The participant has performed a number of video games for the England youth groups however has pledged his allegiance to play for Nigeria since 2019, and would undoubtedly get a call-up from Jose Peseiro following his current efficiency.