Yahoo News Leicester City transfer news and gossip as 'cheeky' £10m offer prepared and defender interest cools
How exactly Leicester City will handle transfer dealings this summer is just one of many questions around the King Power Stadium requiring an answer.
In this case, only time will tell. First needs to be the appointment of a manager in place of Enzo Maresca, who has taken custody of Chelsea upon displaying his credentials in the second tier, then to be determined is exactly how much of an impact the Premier League's Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR) have on City's incomings and outgoings over the next two-and-a-half months.
The Foxes already face the prospect of a points deduction heading into the new campaign, therefore possessing a squad put together within the club's monetary means whilst being capable of challenging above the drop zone is going to be pivotal to ensure survival.
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So, who Leicester being linked with just three days before the window opens for business? Leicestershire Live takes a look at the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip based around the King Power Stadium...
Bologna make 'cheeky' £10m offer
On the whole, Victor Kristiansen's 2023/24 campaign was a success as he featured in 32 Serie A matches whilst on loan with Bologna, who qualified for the Champions League. With their admiration thought to the high, there was even a €15m (£12.6m) option to buy inserted into the deal should they wish to sign the defender permanently.
So will they pay that figure? No, say Corriere dello Sport. They report that the Italians hope to reneged on their contractual option and offer up €11-12m (£9.2-10.1m) instead as they seek a 'strong discount'.
PL trio tussle for Tammy Abraham
According to Leggo.it via Vocegiallorossa.it, Leicester City are amongst a group of three Premier League clubs hoping to acquire Tammy Abraham's services this summer.
The ex-Chelsea striker has endured an injury-hit year with AS Roma now seeking to move him on after three years in Serie A. The Foxes along with Aston Villa - who he has spent time on loan with in the past - and West Ham United reportedly hold an interest.
£15m offer prepared
Someone who has piqued Leicester's interest for some months now is Sean Longstaff of Newcastle United. The midfielder has one year left on his contract.
Ultimately with his current club wary of the situation and ready to cash in, the has culminated in The Mirror claiming that a £15m bid is currently being lined up for the 26-year-old.
New Wilfried Ndidi offer on the table
Approaching the end of his King Power Stadium contract at the end of June, Wilfried Ndidi's future remains unresolved.
The defensive midfielder could remain with the Foxes as discussions are ongoing, however the Nigerian is not short of suitors. TEAMtalk claim rivals Everton are in the process of finalising their own contract offer, hoping the 27-year-old elects for a change of scenery in the English top-flight.
Interest in defender cools
Spanish-born Irish defender Anselmo Garcia MacNulty is thought to be building interest across the continent, with Voetbal International naming City as one of the clubs who had been tracking the 21-year-old's progress.
Although according to their latest report, if MacNulty is to depart PEC Zwolle this summer it will likely be to elsewhere as the Foxes' promotion to the Premier League has caused them to look at other targets.
Leeds United instead are thought to be circling closely
Abu Kamara stance
The Portsmouth News have mentioned City as one of a number of English sides that have tracked Norwich City's Abu Kamara. The 20-year-old scored 10 goals and recorded 11 assists whilst on loan at Fratton Park last season.
With that said, Pompey - who were hoping for a permanent return - along with the Foxes, Brentford and Stoke City are all set to be disappointed as they report that his parent club will do all they can do keep the winger heading into the new campaign.
