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Nigeria international Odion Ighalo has emerged as a transfer target for Barcelona who are looking to bolster their attacking options, according to Sport.

Newsheadline247understands the Camp Nou giants are looking for a replacement for Luis Suarez following the departure of Munir El Haddadi to Sevilla and imminent exit of Denis Suarez.

Meanwhile, Ighalo is in search of top-flight football following Changchun Yatai’s relegation from the Chinese Super League last year.

Southampton, Galatasaray and Fenerbahce have been linked with the 29-year-old.

Also in transfer reports, Turkish Super Lig club Antalyaspor have asked Chievo about the availability of midfielder Joel Obi, Sky Sport Italia reports via Aspor.

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Obi only moved to Chievo from Torino in the summer but has seen playing time limited by series of injuries.

The Scorpions are reportedly interested in taking the 27-year-old, scorer of a goal in 11 Serie A outings this term, on loan until the season.

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