Multiple clubs interested in Leicester City winger

Out-of-favour Leicester City winger Rachid Ghezzal has been the subject of interest from multiple European clubs, according to Foot Mercato.

Bundesliga giants FC Schalke and Serie A’s Sampdoria are both after the Algerian but with the transfer window closing on September 2, they will have to act quickly.

Since his £12 million move from AS Monaco last season, Ghezzal has hardly managed to do anything of note, the goal against Liverpool – helped by an error from Alisson – being an exception.

He has made 23 appearances for the club in all competitions, netting just thrice.

Only two of those appearances have come under Brendan Rodgers – a total of 19 minutes to be exact – and apart from that, he hasn’t even been a part of the matchday squad since.

Chances are, he will be gone by the end of the window, affording Leicester yet more breathing space and the luxury of less baggage.

Ghezzal’s acquisition never really made any sense. He had had one good season and that was all. It doesn’t matter what Leicester paid for him. What matters is why did they go for him at all?

If you are looking for someone to fill the void left by Riyad Mahrez, you would want a player who has consistently shown that he is capable.

Ghezzal hadn’t done that – he still hasn’t – and probably never will. He’s not the type to be relied upon. At 27, he should be thinking of peaking, but instead, he is still in a learning curve. It is sad but true.

One can only hope he can make the most of the years he has left in him.