article_snippet: The versatile 25-year-old was a January target for West Ham, West Bromwich Albion and Celtic after impressing in central defence and midfield for Alex McLeish's club.
article_snippet: Alex McLeish's also earned glowing reviews for Alex McLeish's performances with Senegal in the Africa Cup of NationsNations.
article_snippet: (right) glowing reports after watching Kara Mbodji (right) against Anderlecht last month.
article_snippet: The 25-year-old (left) was watched by Chelsea and Arsenal Arsenal last month - earning glowing reviews .
highlights_snippet: Kara Mbodji earned glowing reviews with Senegal at the Africa Cup of Nations .
  
highlights_snippet: 25-year-old has also been watched by scouts from Chelsea and Arsenal .