Leicester transfer rumours: Foxes have competition for a target
Leicester City have apparently been joined by West Ham United and Leeds United in the pursuit of RCD Espanyol striker Raul de Tomas.
Rumour season is certainly upon us, with some new articles of football hearsay emerging daily. Foxes of Leicester will attempt to notify you of each and every piece of transfer news.
FoL will also apply our usual statistical analysis and view of the likelihood and suitability of every player we can who is linked with a move to Brendan Rodgers’ team.
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The latest athlete to be connected with a switch to Leicester, if I’m keeping up with it all, is Espanyol attacker Raul de Tomas. De Tomas began his youth career at San Roque before moving to Real Madrid. The 26-year-old came through the los Blancos ranks, but never featured for the senior side.
"Espanyol star Raúl de Tomás has emerged as a target for Leicester City and West Ham United – Via Sport WitnessLeeds United are interested in Espanyol’s Raúl de Tomás, according to reports from Spain."
What’s next for Leicester City?
When domestic football returns in a few days after a grueling international break – why, oh why do they have to exist?! – Leicester entertain Manchester City in what’s sure to be a difficult battle at King Power Stadium. After that clash, there is a tough away day against the Hammers, followed by the FA Cup semi-final meeting with Southampton.
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And the Saints have received an injury boost prior to meeting the east Midlands outfit, as two players should be available for Ralph Hasenhuttl’s side. Theo Walcott and Danny Ings are set to return to training, as per Leicestershire Live, and the pair will likely be ready for the Leicester contest. Last season the Foxes defeated the south coasters at their St Mary’s Stadium by a margin of 9-0.