Harambee Stars captain Michael Olunga has responded to massive transfer rumors linking him to English Premier League side Everton and other European giants.The goal poacher has been linked to a return to Europe following his stellar performance in Asia where he has won titles in Japan and Qatar.##NAJAVA_MECA_7306673##With his contract with Qatari side Al Duhail nearing its end, the forward is said to have attracted interests from several clubs who have been taking note of his impressive goal returns in the All Stars League and other tournaments in the Middle East nation.When pressed to shed light on the kind of offers lying on his table, Olunga said he was keen on playing his part with his representative, taking the responsibility of hunting down the best deal.”I can’t say so much at the moment. I think it’s time for me to focus on the national team duties ahead of us and relax following the tough season I have had in Qatar. It was fantastic for me winning three top scorer’s awards in different competitions,” said the former Gor Mahia man.Skipper Michael Olunga is here pic.twitter.com/FskNsIX5sY— Meshack Kisenge (@kisengemeshack1) June 9, 2023 “I feel amazing, I feel I did a great job. Normally, I don’t like to speculate on some things, for I can control what is within my jurisdiction which is playing football. Whatever happens behind the scenes between the clubs and management is beyond my control,” he added.Olunga is not new to European football having played for Swedish side Djurgardens in 2016 after leaving Gor Mahia.He also had a brief loan spell with Spanish side Girona in 2018.Olunga’s insane goal statistics since joining Al DuhailAt Al Duhail last season, Olunga netted a total of 22 goals in the league to win the Golden Boot, which saw him receive the Mansour Moftah Award for a second year in a row.In 94 matches across six different competitions since joining the club, the Kenyan – who was also nominated to the shortlist for the Qatar Football Association (QFA) Best Player of the Year award, scored an impressive 95 goals. 52 of those were in the league, 15 in the AFC Champions League, 12 in the Emir Cup, 10 in the Ooredoo Cup, four in the FIFA Referees Cup, and two in the Qatar Cup.
