The Foxes are searching for new players to add to Steve Cooper’s squad as a number of senior attacking
players have left Leicester City this summer. Although Leicester returned to the Premier League last season at the first attempt, they will be missing some of the players who helped them get there.Kelechi Iheanacho, who decided to end his stint at the King Power when his contract ended at the end of last month, is the major player Leicester will be missing. It appears that the Nigerian striker, who is currently a free agent, will be playing football for Sevilla in the upcoming season.Tom Cannon, another striker, is rumored to be leaving Leicester on loan to return to the second division. The Irishman is reportedly headed to West Bromwich Albion, where the Baggies are trying to replace the departed Brandon-Thomas Asante.
The Foxes place a great value on attacking capabilities, and they have recently been linked to a bid for Arsenal star Reiss Nelson, who is currently out of favor. According to a report published by Fabrizio Romano last week, negotiations had reportedly begun between Cooper’s team and the winger’s initial loan provider with the potential to buy out the player later.Although signing Nelson would help the Foxes attack more, it seems that the team is also competing to sign a new center forward for the King Power this summer.
Leicester will compete for the French striker
The Leicester Mercury later confirmed what the French media had initially reported, stating that the Foxes had initiated the signing process for Lens striker Elye Wahi. According to the source, Leicester will compete with West Ham and Chelsea for the services of the 21-year-old striker, along with other Premier League teams.Wahi was only signed by Lens less than a year ago, but the rumor claims that they are eager to sell him this summer. Considering the Ligue 1 team paid £25 million to sign the Frenchman from Montpellier, it is anticipated that Wahi will command a higher price should he decide to leave during the summer season.
Over the course of the previous season, the 21-year-old found the back of the net on twelve occassions including two goals in Lens’ Champions League campaign. Speaking on Wahi’s performances, Lens coach Franck Haise was quick to sing the striker’s praises.Given that several of Leicester’s attacking options are expected to depart the team this summer, the Foxes have an opportunity to impress by signing Wahi before their Premier League opponents.
