Leicester City will land the former Fulham star

Leicester City are making headlines with a number of strategic moves in the transfer market with the aim of strengthening their squad for next season. Newly appointed manager Steve Cooper is already close to securing his second major signing.

Bobby De Cordova-Reid joins Leicester City

In a significant coup, Cooper has convinced former Fulham striker Bobby De Cordova-Reid to join the Championship title winners, reports from The Telegraph suggest. De Cordova-Reid, who turned down a contract extension at Craven Cottage, is due to undergo a medical at Leicester in the next 24 hours. The 31-year-old, capable of playing as a striker or winger, will join Leicester as a free agent despite attracting interest from a number of Premier League clubs. It marks the end of his five-year association with Fulham, where he initially arrived on loan in 2019.

Michael Golding signs from Chelsea

Cooper is also working on other potential targets and Leicester are expected to complete the £5million signing of Chelsea teenager Michael Golding. Golding, 18, joins Leicester in a separate deal to the £30m sale of Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall to Chelsea. These moves highlight Leicester’s commitment to blending experienced talent with promising youngsters.

Keeping key players: Wilfred Ndidi

Leicester are hoping to convince Wilfred Ndidi to sign a new contract. Ndidi, a free agent this summer, has attracted interest from clubs in England and overseas. However, talks are ongoing and Leicester are increasingly confident of getting a deal done. Keeping Ndidi would be a significant boost for the team given his crucial role in midfield.

Off-field trouble with the Premier League

Off the pitch, Leicester’s bitter feud with the Premier League is set to spill over into the new season. The club is contesting the charge of breaching the Profitability and Sustainability Rules (PSR) in March. Leicester claim the Premier League had no jurisdiction to punish them for the alleged breaches which took place in the 2022-23 season, when they were in the First Division. The club insist any sanctions should have been imposed while they were still a Premier League club.

An independent panel rejected Leicester’s appeal, prompting the club to appeal. Leicester expressed their disappointment at the verdict and the row now threatens to drag on into the new season. The club faces the prospect of becoming the third top-flight side to suffer a points deduction for such offences.

I can not wait

Leicester City’s proactive approach to the transfer market and efforts to retain key players such as Wilfred Ndidi underlines their ambition for next season. However, the ongoing dispute with the Premier League over financial controls could cast a shadow over their preparations. As the new season approaches, Leicester fans will be watching these developments closely.