<b>Allnigeriasoccer.com</b> can confirm reports in the Portuguese press led by <i>A Bola </i>that Boavista are in advanced talks with Nigeria international Michael Uchebo regarding a contract. <br /><br />And if all goes well, the former VVV Venlo and Cercle Brugge striker will be unveiled as a player of Boavista on Monday.<br /><br />Boavista chiefs have scheduled a meeting with the Portuguese agent that brokered the deal and the player tomorrow, Sunday, and it is expected that both parties will reach an agreement.<br /><br />It is noteworthy that Michael Uchebo, one of the surprise inclusions in Stephen Keshi<span class="body1">&rsquo;s World Cup roster, was not the first choice of the Primeira Liga outfit.<br /><br />Indeed, the club had held high level talks with another Nigerian forward, Shola Shodiya, who last played for Birkirkara FC, over the summer, but a deal failed to materialize after his agent refused to accept the financial terms being offered.<br /><br />After the deal fell through, Michael Uchebo</span><span class="body1">&rsquo;s manager, Tony Harris, was contacted by intermediaries representing Boavista, and he gave them green - light to pursue the transfer.</span><br /><br />An unnamed club in the Ukrainian Premier League had been exploring ways to sign the 24 - year - old this summer, but they were unsuccessful after Tony Harris failed to sanction the move. <br /><br />Photo Credit : cerclebrugge.be<br /><span class="body1"></span>