Leicester, Man City, Arsenal, Leeds United target signing
Premier League clubs Leicester City, Manchester City, Arsenal and Leeds United are all targeting the same defensive signing this summer.
Many pundits and fans believe, despite James Justin, Ricardo Pereira and Timothy Castagne being on the roster, that the Foxes still require a specialist left-back.
Yes, Christian Fuchs is an expert in that role, and Thomas is making progress, yet neither are suitable as starters. Nor are the duo arguably sufficient back-up for the standard that Leicester now find themselves at.
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Leicester City and EPL rivals fancy Josh Doig
One man who might fit into Rodgers’ squad is Hibernian’s Josh Doig. Doig is enjoying a breakout Scottish Premier League campaign after previously impressing at Queen’s Park in Division 2 north of the border.
Predominantly Doig plays as a left-back, but, as is regular with modern full-backs, has also featured heavily as a left midfielder and as a wingback. He can supply assists and has a great shot.
The Scottish Sun claims the versatile defender is available for £1.5 million, though other outfits such as Man City, Arsenal and Leeds United are also monitoring the starlet.
"SunSport can reveal the high-flying Foxes had the young Hibees left-back watched in action during their Scottish Cup victory over Queen of the South on Monday night.Doig, 18, has had scouts flocking to see him play throughout his debut season at Easter Road.– Robert Grieve"
In addition to the rumours and the player’s spectrum of qualities suiting the east Midlands team, Hibs owner Ron Gordon is evidently delighted with the supposed interest from a significant club in his asset, for a number of reasons. Gordon says he’s very impressed by Doig, who’s energy, speed and shooting in particular has caught the former’s eye.
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Furthermore, Gordon admitted that he is “excited” by the interest in the 18-year-old from Rodgers’ Leicester and the English Premier League. While also saying that Hibernian should “encourage” athletes to make it to a side of the King Power club’s stature and profile. However, typically, the majority shareholder also confirmed that no one will be sold cheaply.