Nottingham Forest, Leeds United and Hull City have all been linked with FC Astana striker Junior Kabananga, with the Whites claimed to be in pole position in the race.

The 28-year-old has scored 27 goals in 73 appearances for the Kazakhstani giants and has completed all 90 minutes in each four of Astana's Champions League qualifying games so far.




He scored against Legia Warsaw in Kazakhstan and Kabananga's exploits have not gone unnoticed, with a trio of Championship clubs now linked with making a move to sign him

According to the Nottingham Post, Nottingham Forest, Leeds and Hull are all in the mix for the striker, with Leeds leading the race.
 


Kabananga is under contract with Astana for a further two years and has been rated at around the £1.5m mark.

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A senior international for DR Congo, where he plays with former Leeds winger Jordan Botaka, the striker has spent time at a clutch of Belgian clubs, including Anderlecht.

Kabananga has won two league titles with Astana in Kazakhstan, along with the country's domestic cup.