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Iain Hume attracting interest from Indian Super League clubs

Atletico Kolkata's forward Iain Edward Hume scores a penalty against  FC Goa during the Indian Super League game between Atletico Kolkata and FC Goa
Image: Iain Hume won the Indian Super League with Atletico Kolkata last year

Iain Hume is weighing up his options after receiving several offers to return to the Indian Super League [ISL], Sky sources understand.

Former Leicester striker Hume played for Ponferradina and then Extremadura in Spain either side of a two-season stint with reigning ISL champions Atletico Kolkata.

Kerala Blasters FC footballer Iain Hume (L) celebrates with team-mate Milagres Gonsalver after scoring a goal during the Indian Super League (ISL)
Image: Hume won Hero of the League award at Kerala Blasters

Sky sources understand a number of clubs in India are vying for Hume's services, while there have also been expressions of interest in the Canada international's services from other countries.

The well-travelled forward, who counts Tranmere, Barnsley and Preston among his former clubs, has earned legendary status in the fledgling Indian Super League

Image: Hume scored 24 goals in 80 appearances for Preston

Hume was a runner-up in the first edition of the ISL with Kerala Blasters in 2014, outshining the likes of Alessandro Del Piero and David Trezeguet to finish joint-second top scorer behind Brazilian forward Elano.

The 33-year-old won the Hero of the League award that season, with his exploits earning him a move to ISL powerhouse Atletico.

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The Edinburgh-born striker collected the Fittest Player Award in his first season with Atletico in 2015 before winning the title with the club last year. Hume has been named in the Team of the Year in each of the first three editions of the ISL.

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