“Leicester City Plot Dramatic Swoop for Premier League Star as Transfer Deadline Looms”
Leicester City are reportedly still looking to complete more transfers before the summer deadline at the end of the month, with the latest rumor suggesting they might try to outmaneuver Southampton in their pursuit of a Premier League talent.
Leicester’s transfer strategy
The Foxes have been cautious with their finances this summer to stay within profit and sustainability guidelines, avoiding any potential penalties that could disrupt their season. Despite this, they’ve managed to bring in several new players and are not shying away from ambitious targets like Steven Bergwijn.
The former Tottenham Hotspur winger could be on his way back to the Premier League with Leicester, a move that would significantly strengthen Steve Cooper’s attacking options. Additionally, according to Fabrizio Romano, Leicester have secured a loan deal for Facundo Buonanotte from Brighton & Hove Albion, focusing heavily on enhancing Cooper’s attack.
After losing key players like Kelechi Iheanacho, whose contract expired, and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, who joined Chelsea earlier this summer, Cooper is in need of a spark in his attack before the Premier League season begins. Leicester seems to be well aware of this need.
According to Paul Joyce of The Times, Leicester are now considering a move to hijack Southampton’s bid to sign Fabio Carvalho from Liverpool. The Saints recently had a £15 million offer rejected but have reportedly increased their bid to £20 million in an attempt to secure the attacking midfielder. Leicester may now try to swoop in and secure this impressive signing.
Carvalho has impressed during pre-season, scoring in matches against Arsenal and Manchester United. There’s no doubt about his talent, and Leicester will be hoping to benefit from his abilities this season.
“Fantastic” Carvalho to replace Dewsbury-Hall
When Dewsbury-Hall left Leicester for Chelsea alongside Enzo Maresca earlier this summer, he left a void in the team’s attacking quality. Carvalho, who has shown his potential in pre-season and whenever given a chance away from Anfield, could be the player to fill that gap in the upcoming campaign.