MILLWALL have joined in the potential race to sign Magnus Okuonghae.

MILLWALL have joined in the potential race to sign Magnus Okuonghae.

Leeds United were linked with Okuonghae before last week’s transfer deadline closed (for permanent transfers), and now Championship rivals Millwall have expressed their interest in Colchester United’s highly-rated centre-half.

Okuonghae’s current contract expires next summer, and if he doesn’t end up signing a new deal over the next few months, then the ex-Dagenham & Redbridge defender would be likely to leave the Essex club.

The Lions are reported to have been keeping a close eye on Okuonghae in recent weeks.