AEK Athens Go For Guangzhou R&F Striker Aaron Samuel

Published: January 28, 2016

Greek Super League outfit AEK Athens are mulling over a move for Guangzhou R&F frontman Aaron Samuel few days before the close of the winter transfer market.

The capital outfit are seeking a reinforcement in attack and the Nigeria international is the number one candidate on their wishlist, according to Time Sports Greece.

Aaron Samuel has impressed for Guangzhou R&F since he joined the Chinese team from Sarpsborg 08, netting 15 goals in 34 appearances in the league.

The 21-year-old was heavily courted by CSKA Moscow throughout last yearbut Guangzhou R&F pulled the plug on the deal.

Last summer, the former Dolphins of Port Harcourt starlet signed a new deal that will keep him at the Yuexiushan Stadium until December 2017.