Super Eagles new boy Christantus Uche enjoyed an impressive debut season with Getafe in the Spanish LaLiga, and that has put him on the watchlist of some clubs in the top five leagues, Soccernet.ng reports.
The 22-year-old midfielder joined Getafe from third-tier Spanish club Ceuta last summer, and he quickly grew became an important player for the club last season.
Uche contributed four goals and six assists in 33 appearances for Los Azulones. His combination of power, technicality, and sharp ball sense have been key aspects of his game.
His performances have attracted La Liga established clubs like Chelsea, West Ham, and Brentford. Spanish LaLiga giants Atletico Madrid also seem to be interested in him.
There have been speculations of interest from newly-promoted Premier League club Leeds United. Now, in a new development, per Ontheminute, Sunderland are also interested in Uche.
The speculations linking Sunderland to Uche are not surprising, as the Black Cats are set to lose their star midfielder Jobe Bellingham.
The Englishman is set to follow the path of his older brother Jude Bellingham, who moved to the Bundesliga from England and then proceeded to join Real Madrid.
Is it time for Christantus Uche to leave Getafe?
Christantus Uche is the darling of a lot of clubs right now, and that makes this summer very important for him.
He has to decide whether to stay at Getafe and possibly continue to grow or leave to get more money by joining a bigger team elsewhere.
With the quality of clubs trying to get Uche, it is unlikely that he will consider Sunderland, as they just returned to the Premier League and are at risk of getting relegated next season.
Uche is priced at €20-€25 million, which makes him an affordable buy for most of his suitors. He is still young and can afford to spend one more season at Getafe.
It remains to be seen what the former Ceuta man will do this summer.