Leicester City linked with prolific striker for summer deal – FoL’s verdict
Leicester City are linked with a possible summer transfer move for a prolific Brentford striker. This is FoL’s verdict on Ivan Toney.
On Sunday afternoon, the Foxes rose to second in the Premier League again after defeating a flat Aston Villa. Jack Grealish’s absence seemed to suck the wind out of tattributes before they’d even got started – which is always a positive sign for the away side.
While the Birmingham club managed to test Leicester in the second 45 minutes, the east Midlanders held out against their rivals. Inform duo James Maddison and the currently irrepressible Harvey Barnes did the damage for Brendan Rodgers‘ team.
One element that may help the boss close out games in attacking manner, as opposed to constantly inviting pressure at the midway stage, is a striker that can come off the bench to supply what Vardy can. Former-Brentford man Ollie Watkins – whom Leicester were linked with prior to his move north – couldn’t do today for Villa what a current Bees is doing in the Championship.
Leicester City linked with prolific striker for summer deal
First of all, nobody in the world now or in the future could recreate, duplicate or replicate what Vardy does for the Foxes. Ever. That being said, an heir is necessary. And time is running out – let’s face it. Vardy can’t go forever, sadly!
Presently, the King Power side are connected with an interest in Brentford’s Ivan Toney, according to Mirror Sport.
Toney possesses all the attributes needed to be a top EPL hitman: speed, strength, cunning, expert finishing, skill, etcetera. Additionally, the 24-year-old is a particularly articulate soul: I’ve seen a couple of his passionate interviews and the ex-Peterborough player is a considered individual.
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Toney might not be the answer to the Vardy conundrum; he would, however, still be a fine signing for Leicester as Foxes of Leicester’s sees it.