Premier League transfer news: Leicester to meet asking price for Arsenal target
Could the Foxes scupper their rivals’ plans?
By Jason Jones
25th May 2021, 2:57pm
Leicester City suffered a galling blow on the final day of the season when they missed out on Champions League qualification after slipping up against Tottenham.
Brendan Rodgers will no doubt be bidding to go one better next year, however, and could look to do so by throwing a spanner in the works for Spurs’ London rivals Arsenal, with a bid for one Gunners’ target seemingly in the pipeline.
We’ve gathered the rest of today's Premier League transfer speculation below...
We’ve gathered the rest of today's Premier League transfer speculation below...
5. Lampard in frame for Baggies job
Frank Lampard has emerged as a managerial candidate for West Brom this summer, as the Baggies look to replace the departed Sam Allardyce. (Express and Star) (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) Photo: Michael Regan
6. Correa linked to Toffees
Everton are leading the race to sign Lazio forward Joaquin Correa in the summer transfer window. (La Repubblica) (Photo by Marco Rosi - SS Lazio/Getty Images) Photo: Marco Rosi - SS Lazio
7. Leeds given Nkoulou boost
Leeds United have been given a boost to their hopes of signing Nicolas Nkoulou as Torino will not renew the contract of Marcelo Bielsa’s defensive target. (Corriere Torino) (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images) Photo: Paolo Bruno
8. Foxes want Ricci
Leicester City are ready to meet Empoli’s asking price to beat Arsenal to the summer transfer of Samuele Ricci. (La Nazione) (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images) Photo: Gabriele Maltinti