Leicester City Football Club's search for the ultimate replacement for the next Jamie Vardy could take years. Decades. Centuries even! I have previously declared that it is somewhat impossible to replace the irrepressibly irreplaceable. Nevertheless, a truly competent striker with similar talents may be what is required for Marti Cifuentes' system and expectations at King Power Stadium.
On occasion, a team can pinpoint or discover the successor to a role without entering the inflated transfer market. Finding a potential gem to polish in-house is always the ideal scenario: homegrown, inexpensive, and moulded into the footballer desired and needed.
To this end, have the Foxes' recruitment department got the easiest ride of a lifetime on the horizon? Do Leicester already have 'the next Vardy' on their youth roster? Here are some things to know about exciting, apparently Nottingham Forest-wanted, centre forward Lorenz Hutchinson.
Leicester City talent
City have a wildly good youth system, it has to be said. Especially at present, many young starlets are emerging. And they are making their way to the first team: Louis Page, Bade Aluko, Jeremy Monga, Jake Evans, etcetera.
The next Jamie Vardy? - who is Nottingham Forest-wanted Lorenz Hutchinson?
Upon Hutchinson's first LCFC Under-18s season, he produced 41 goals and 14 assists across 29 appearances. Wow; you can see why Premier League scouts took notice. This campaign, the centre forward has already bagged seven goal involvements in a mere four games.
"Lorenz Hutchinson’s hat-trick inspired our Under-18s to a 4-0 victory over Aston Villa’s youngsters on Saturday."Lcfc.com
So the pedigree is through the roof at this development stage. Although a smooth transition to the seniors is never guaranteed. Most recently, Hutchinson netted a hat-trick for the Leicester U18s versus Midlands rivals Aston Villa.
"Midlands neighbours Nottingham Forest are among those who are well aware of Hutchinson and are watching developments."Daily Mail
Many scouts from big sides are said to have 'taken note' of the up-and-coming baller. Hutchinson signed his first pro contract earlier this month. Nottingham Forest are supposed admirers.