Leicester transfers: bargain deal for wonderkid goalkeeper close

Brendan Rodgers’ recruitment staff at Leicester City are said to be closing in on a bargain transfer for wonderkid goalkeeper Brad Young.

That’s right – the Foxes might be getting themselves a steal here, as a highly-rated 18 year old stopper is apparently close to signing. Six-foot-four Young is currently at Conference Premier outfit Hartlepool, after gaining a professional contract with them for this season.

There was a claim The Sun this weekend suggesting the King Power side want to sign the young ‘keeper following Young almost sealing a switch to Premier League club Chelsea last year. Young is an England Under-19 international is said to have been training with Leicester. Furthermore, the outlet says the deal is imminent.

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Now, there is so much gossip out there about possibly legitimate moves between clubs in which the Foxes are connected that sometimes it may feel overwhelming. But that’s where we come in! FoL is committed to bringing you every piece of transfer speculation, along with adding our own spin on the likelihood of all deals and the feasibility of each and every one.

Former England goalkeeper and current Sky Sports pundit, Paul Robinson, believes Leicester-linked Callum McGregor of Celtic will reject the east Midlands team. Robinson told Football Insider that the Scotsman will decline an opportunity to join the Foxes in order to become Celtic captain.

Remember the Foxes’ supposed interest in Real Betis’ William Carvalho? Well, the Spaniards are willing to accept bids for their defensive-minded midfield man. That’s if you trust talk at the moment, as per HITC.