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Leicester City to sign winger in six-way transfer race

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9 months ago

January 8, 2024

Leicester City have “already come forward” to sign Stade Rennais winger Ibrahim Salah, it has been claimed.

The 22-year-old got off to a blistering start this season, scoring two goals in seven minutes from the bench on the opening day of the season. But Salah has played just 13 minutes of league football since November 12, which has alerted potential suitors to his availability.

According to L’Equipe, Leicester are joined in the race to sign Salah by Feyenoord, FC Lorient, Toulouse, Brest and Olympiacos. It remains to be seen whether City would want the winger to join this month, or in the summer transfer window.

City loanee Abdul Fatawu has already locked down his starting place on the right wing, and the club will be able to buy him upon promotion to the Premier League. Yunus Akgun, meanwhile, has “struggled” so far at Leicester, according to Enzo Maresca.

Marc Albrighton could be set to leave this summer, while youngsters Kasey McAteer, Wanya Marcal and Tawanda Maswanhise are options that Maresca may feel can be upgraded. Stephy Mavididi is a sure starter on the opposite side.

Leicester are likely to be prioritising a left-sided defender and a number eight in the January transfer window, if they are to bring in any players. At this early stage, outgoings seem to be the top priority for the club.