With the January transfer window in full swing, people up and down the country give their opinions on who their club should sign, so here I am with my Leicester City view.
Brendan Rodgers’ side sit proudly in 3rd position of the Premier League and are into the 4th round of the FA Cup, however, many fans feel that they are capable of achieving more and to do so need to sign some players to cope with the strains of this season, especially given the injury problems Leicester City have had this term.
With Islam Slimani finally securing a transfer away, Kelechi Iheanacho is in and out of form and Jamie Vardy not far away from an injury, a striker– as for any club- is probably needed, but what type should they go for? In my view, the club should be looking for someone who can be a long-term replacement for Jamie Vardy.
Eddie Nketiah
Eddie Nketiah has a vibe of a Chelsea/Arsenal youth product who will never be able to establish himself in the first team due to his superiors splashing the cash on big-name strikers.
The Europa League seems to be Nketiah’s competion so far having scored three goals in it this season, but with Aubemeyang and Lacazette ahead of him, there’s no game time.
I think Rodgers rates mobility and flexibility along the front line, and with Nketiah able to play across the front line in any position, it surely puts him ahead of Iheanacho who is an out and out striker.
A loan move might be good, to test the waters and if it doesn’t work out then you send him back. At 21 years of age there aren’t many more exciting young English strikers.
Che Adams
There was a lot of hype around Che Adams when he initially signed for Southampton from Birmingham City for £15 million.
With 178 appearances and 53 goals to his name in the Championship and League One, you can see why the Saints were keen to sign him.
However, the move hasn’t really gone to play having scored 8 goals in over 50 games in the Premier League. This is thanks to bad luck with injuries and the incredible form of Danny Ings.
So why should Leicester sign him? After all, he’s not exactly Jamie Vardy is he? No. But not many are at Vards’ level.
Adams, is an nimble player, capable of running past players, whilst being able to win a header. His link up play is also good, on show for every game bar one this season. The English striker is only 24, and has played across the front three this season.
The 24-year-old has it in him to replace Vardy when his time eventually comes, but for now he could fill in a spot that is screaming for someone to fill it, and that of course is right wing. And another bonus is that Che Adams is originally from Leicester!
Alexander Isak
Now, a lot of you probably aren’t fully aware of this youngster, and why should you be? A 21-year-old playing for a mid-table La Liga side. But let me tell you the headlines.
125 senior appearances, 48 goals and 13 assists, with 18 caps and five goals already notched up for the Swedish national side. And he’s only 21.
Isak currently plays for Real Sociedad after signing for them for £5.85 million from Borussia Dortmund in 2019. Whilst in Germany he went on loan to the Swedish and Dutch first division to gain some much needed experience, and with that he has been part of a great season from the Spainairds as they sit in 5th just a couple of points off the Champions League places.
Isak is over six foot, which for a small side like the Foxes could bring an extra dimension to their play. But it’s not like he’s a lump that can’t play football. The swede is very pacey and can play any of the positions across the front three.
This kind of signing is now expected among the Leicester City hierarchy, and fans will be able to catch a glimpse of him when the Spanish outfit face Manchester United in the knockout rounds of the Europa League.