3 Things to know about Leicester City transfer target Morato

Nevertheless, they tell us that along with the high line positioning, the player does not wildly go into challenges. Additionally, when adding onto that the number of tackles which resulted in possession won (considering Morato is not the first team player) as per the FB Ref profile, we see a player who chooses when to challenge and will likely win more of those challenges.

This to me is almost a carbon copy of Faes. The only difference is the addition of familiarity with the high line and compact defence. As such, the player is young, positionally perfect, and stylistically useful for the Foxes.

Should the transfer go ahead?

With the January transfer window already shaping up to be massive for Leicester City – especially should any change in head coach go ahead – the time could be right to reinforce the defence. A move for any CB would be wise.

Of course, it is believed that Rennes put in three bids with the highest valuing £15m, all were rejected and Morato has since signed a deal until 2027. The transfer fee would likely be around £20-25m to get the signature.

Based on that estimated price, and on the necessity of improving, I would obviously say there are other targets around or of a little higher price of similar if not better quality. Think of the young French CB’s like Jean-Clair Todibo.

However, a move for the player would be better than keeping things as they are. It would also stop Rodgers whining about not being backed in the transfer window.