Sunderland, West Ham battle for Onazi

English Premier League clubs Sunderland and West Ham have joined Turkish club, Bekistas, in the battle to seure the signing of Super Eagles midfielder Ogenyi Onazi.

The 23-year-old has risen through the ranks at Lazio since arriving in 2011 but has never fully established himself as a first-team regular.

Onazi has made a total of just 31 Serie A appearances over the course of the past two seasons and he could be set for a summer move away from the club.

Both West Ham and Sunderland are keen on bringing him to the Premier League.

Onazi is also a target for Besiktas, who have reportedly made him one of their main targets for the window.

Lazio are open to selling the holding midfielder, a full Nigeria international, but want to raise around £7m for his sale.

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