Internet Desk: East Bengal is in talks with Kerala Blasters striker Semboi Haokip. The 22 year old Manipuri striker had a fabulous run last season in the Indian Super League (ISL) scoring four goals in six appearances for FC Goa. He did not find the same favour with Blasters Coach Steve Coppell, as he just played only one match as substitute.
The Red and Gold officials are in talks with Haokip as Balwant Singh is yet to take a decision. The Mohun Bagan striker was offered a contract by East Bengal but it seems he may stay with his old club.
Semboi started his career with the Pune FC youth academy where he became the first academy player to net a hat-trick while representing the club in the U-20 I-League. His ability to score hat-tricks can be seen from his performance in the 2014-15 season of the I-League where he scored thrice in 15 minutes against Shillong Lajong.
Haokip also holds a unique record of scoring hat-tricks in both ISL and I League. The former Salgaocar and Pune FC striker has scored a hat-trick in the last ISL season against Mumbai City when they thrashed them 7-0.