Cooper claims to sign Belgium ace at Euro 2024 for Leicester City

Leicester City manager Steve Cooper has begun planning his side’s transfer business this summer.

Having joined the club following the departure of Enzo Maresca to Chelsea, the new manager is determined to start a new journey in his managerial career.

Maresca won the Championship title with the Foxes last season and his brilliant performance as manager of the team impressed Chelsea, who appointed him to replace Mauricio Pochettino.

Cooper started work early as Leicester City’s new manager after being involved in talks with midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall.

The 25-year-old scored 12 goals and provided 14 assists in the Championship last season and Cooper wants to stay at the club, alongside midfielder Wilfred Ndidi.

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He is also looking to add international experience to his defensive line and for that he has identified the Belgian defender as a target.

According to Gianluca Di Marzio, Fiorentina are also interested in 24-year-old Belgian defender Arthur Theate, who is being chased by Leicester City.

Currently representing his country at the ongoing European Championships in Germany, the 24-year-old Belgian has already amassed 15 caps for his country.

The Rennes defender is being tracked by the newly promoted side, who are hoping to avoid relegation in their first season back in the Premier League.