Will Leicester bid for prolific linked attacker in January transfer window?

Will Leicester City bid for a prolific striker they are linked with during the January transfer window? Foxes of Leicester assesses the situation.

Attacking roles are not really an area where Leicester are lacking; several options in that position such as Ayoze Perez and Kelechi Iheanacho can’t really even get a look in for the Foxes there. Irrespective of that fact, the King Power team are connected with an interest in a ‘traditional’ centre-forward.

Joel Piroe of Swansea is enjoying a wonderful season; a recent strike rate ratio of a goal-per-game has raised his profile above the Championship in which he currently plays. And the Dutchman, formerly of PSV Eindhoven, has apparently been scouted on four occasions by Leicester.

A £10million price tag will definitely have EPL sides interested; though, as previously asserted, LCFC have an abundance of quality forwards with Jamie Vardy and Patson Daka at the forefront. Therefore a Piroe transfer to Filbert Way in January seems unrealistic.

What’s next for Leicester City in uncertain times?

As you will all be well aware, Leicester have had their previous two Premier League outings – versus Tottenham Hotspur as well as Everton – cancelled by division bosses. The decision was welcomed by all who understand the true extent of the terrible pandemic, and want to protect the health of the population. With football pale in comparison to the lives of the people.

However, the English top-flight could definitely have moved quicker to postpone matches, Leicester’s in particular. And the league failed to clarify parameters for clashes not being played, allowing the usual criticism over favouritism to clubs such as Manchester United to transpire.

Next up for the east Midlands – in theory, as Omicron appears to spread – is a quarter-final against Liverpool in the League Cup. Following that, it is meant to be Manchester City in the EPL, and subsequently the Reds again in the same competition.