Federation Cup holders Enyimba and their southeast rivals Heartland are the latest NPFL clubs to show interest in centre-back Reuben Ogbonnaya.
Enyimba are looking to shore up the heart of their defence ahead of the New Year as they will take part in the Caf Champions League, the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) and the Federation Cup.
Word emerged from the camp of the People's Elephant that Ogbonnaya has been made one of the club's prime targets in this off-season transfer window.
"Reuben is a target for us. But right now nothing concrete has been achieved as we look to fortify our team, especially in the area of defending the Champions League," an official of Enyimba said to supersport.com.
But the two-time African champions face a competition for the centre-back, who featured prominently for El-Kanemi Warriors last season in the country's top flight.
Heartland have also thrown their hat in the ring. A top official of the Naze Millionaires have put a call through to the defender, supersport.com has been informed.
The Heartland official said: "He (Ogbonnaya) was massive for his team when they came to Owerri in April and even in September when his team won 2-1. So he is being sought after. Talks are ongoing with his people and himself."
However, the two southeast clubs will have to fend off champions Kano Pillars, who have indicated interest in the centre half all season.
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