Vardy injury concern as Leicester muscle in on €25m target

Everyone at Leicester City, along with many neutral fans of the Premier League, are wondering if Jamie Vardy will be fit and ready in time for the season opener. The Foxes entertain Tottenham Hotspur in their first fixture back in the big time. A frightening beginning to EPL life. With inconsistencies up front under Enzo Maresca, in spite of a great campaign overall, the former England international is certainly required in some, or any, capacity. Will Vardy be ready?

Meanwhile the east Midlands outfit seek to add further reinforcements to their side. And, believe you me, more quality is needed in order to survive the upcoming term. City are said to be hijacking a transfer for a Colombian attacker. Can LCFC make a €25m signing and integrate the player before kickoff on Monday, August 19?

New Foxes transfer rumour emerges on Saturday

On several occasions Leicester boss Steve Cooper has publicly admitted that his squad must be strengthened. As I indicated previously, I think the team will struggle to avoid relegation as it is.

But the right players must be acquired; City can't afford, literally, wasteful deals anymore. Hopefully LCFC director of football Jon Rudkin is a little bit less resistant during negotiation. This way, the right signings can transpire. Not to mention funds being raised for said additional personnel.

Getting some deadwood off the books is vital for the cash-strapped LCFC too. The Leicestershire outfit find themselves under scrutiny with looming points deductions. This means a delicate balance has to be found. So who is the latest possible recruit on Filbert Way?

Leicester are now linked with Watford's Yaser Asprilla. The 20-year-old was supposedly on the move elsewhere according to early reports from the speculation mill. French Ligue 1 club Rennes are the organisation in question.

However, that move reportedly broke down and the Foxes have ostensibly pounced and are leading the race for Asprilla's signature. He can play as a central attacking midfielder. Although he is known and used most often as a wideman.

Will Jamie Vardy be fit for Leicester City's PL opener vs Tottenham Hotspur?

The Leicester talisman hasn't featured in any preseason games. There is only one warm-up clash remaining against Lens. This means it is extremely unlikely that Vardy will be in the starting lineup versus Spurs.

Cooper was optimistic that Vardy might have featured in the Augsburg friendly. Yet the LCFC icon was absent: