Verdict given on top 7 current Leicester transfer links
A verdict has been given on seven active Leicester City transfer links for this summer. Will players like Oliver Skipp, Matias Soule or Richard Rio be joining the Foxes ready for 2024/25? Judgements are passed on media claims.
Elsewhere there has been a potentially significant exit from Filbert Way. What is next in the behind the scenes department for the east Midlands side? A long-standing City staff member has actually left the sport directly altogether.
Unfortunately for Leicester City Football Club's ownership and sporting director, Andy Blake has departed King Power Stadium after 16 years’ service for the team
The Lead Performance Analyst of Leicester City has now left his position. 16 years is a long time to be in any job; the end of an era. Blake clearly did the outfit justice as he was present during the most successful and memorable period of Foxes history.
Winning the Championship twice, and overseeing the unfathomable dream of a lifetime as LCFC lifted the Premier League trophy. Oh, and not to mention the FA Cup and journeys into the Champions League, Europa League and Europa Conference League. These are amazing feats for City; even the Community Shield was attained in this spell.
When at the King Power, the analyst was crucially in charge of opponent analysis and matchday capture (clips to show players from performances to correct or reinforce). Along with having post-match analysis, coding and feedback to contend with in his capacity.
But now Blake has signed for 'wearable tech and video analysis firm' Catapult. The statistician will apparently become their Football Product Manager. So I guess he still remains attached to the game in some respect. Blake said he is very proud of his work and the era at LCFC. Foxes of Leicester wish him well in his latest venture.
The most recent and important Leicester City transfer speculation rated by Leicester Mercury
When Enzo Maresca exited from his role as Foxes manager, many members of the Blue Army were shocked and rather annoyed. Concern and worry also crept in for the City fan base. The appointment of Steve Cooper relieved the stress for the majority of Leicester supporters.
But the entirety of club's support were not pleased due to the 44-year-old's connection to Midlands rivals Nottingham Forest. However, Cooper kept Forest in the top-flight when they needed him the most. So we must all make peace with it as he gets down to business. And this is what's expected transfer-wise:
"Richard Rios
- Leicestershire Live
his club Palmeiras are currently unwilling to sell
Skipp
it seems a transfer would be blocked by Spurs
Soule
another avenue appears to be closing and there is little say they can have in the matter
Tiago Gouveia
could be open to a new challenge
Matt O'Riley
The only problem that could stand in the way of O'Riley and the switch to the East Midlands though would be his club's whopping £50m price tag
Martin Braithwaite
said to be on the verge of signing for Europa Conference League winners Olympiacos
Ramon Sosa
this deal hasn't picked up since the rumour began"
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