Manchester United have informed Barcelona they want to conclude a deal to sign Dutch international Frenkie de Jong by Friday, per reports today. Paul Pogba’s Juventus return on a free is among their summer departures, with Wolves’ Ruben Neves and Leicester’s wantaway star Youri Tielemans linked as possible alternatives should they fail to sign the 25-year-old. Continue reading “Man Utd’s pursuit of Barcelona midfielder Frankie de Jong drags on, with other options linked”
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FA Cup Final Preview: Chelsea vs Leicester – Time to step up
A lot has changed for both sides in the four months since their last meeting, a 2-0 Leicester win propelling them top of the Premier League while confining the Blues to their fifth league defeat in a month under Frank Lampard. Under new management and with a Champions League Final to come on May 29, will Thomas Tuchel’s men prove a step too far for the bullish Foxes here?
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Henry an admirer of Leicester’s James Maddison, who targets future trophies
Thierry Henry spoke to Leicester midfielder James Maddison in a Q&A on Puma’s Instagram on a number of topics – from the England international’s inspirations growing up, maturity as a player to his lofty ambitions for the future. Continue reading “Henry an admirer of Leicester’s James Maddison, who targets future trophies”
PSG eyeing Leicester’s Wilfried Ndidi, while Bakayoko and Partey also linked
According to recent reports, PSG are keen to bolster their midfield options this summer and Leicester’s Wilfried Ndidi tops a three-man shortlist tasked with doing precisely that. Tiemoue Bakayoko and Thomas Partey are also linked. Continue reading “PSG eyeing Leicester’s Wilfried Ndidi, while Bakayoko and Partey also linked”
Mason Mount thrills on Stamford Bridge debut, Chelsea drop points again
Mason Mount made a memorable return to Stamford Bridge and scored on his senior home debut but was helpless to stop Frank Lampard’s Chelsea side from dropping two points against a dangerous Leicester side unfortunate not to snatch a late winner in west London. Continue reading “Mason Mount thrills on Stamford Bridge debut, Chelsea drop points again”
Manchester United splash world-record £80m for Leicester defender Harry Maguire
Harry Maguire has become the most expensive defender of all-time after Manchester United unveiled the £80m man from Leicester City earlier today.
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Stoke 1-2 Leicester City: Tielemans’ timely winner sinks Potters in drab affair
Youri Tielemans’ 83rd minute winner proved enough for Brendan Rodgers’ Leicester side to come through unscathed with a morale-boosting win in a tricky affair away against Stoke on Saturday evening. Continue reading “Stoke 1-2 Leicester City: Tielemans’ timely winner sinks Potters in drab affair”
Oleksandr Zinchenko’s City extension a reward for steely determination
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Just a year ago, he raised eyebrows after rejecting a £16m deadline day move to Wolves – opting instead to fight for his place at Manchester City. Now, Zinchenko has proven his versatility and quality in abundance with Pep Guardiola’s faith in the Ukrainian sealed. Continue reading “Oleksandr Zinchenko’s City extension a reward for steely determination”
Leicester 0-1 Newcastle: Ayoze ensures Benitez’s men earn important away win
Ayoze Perez’s seventh goal of the Premier League campaign means Rafa Benitez’s Newcastle have all but sealed their Premier League status for 2019/20 after an important 1-0 away win against Leicester this evening. Continue reading “Leicester 0-1 Newcastle: Ayoze ensures Benitez’s men earn important away win”
Everton lead European clubs interested in unsettled Chelsea talent Daishawn Redan
Everton, Leicester City and a number of European clubs are said to be monitoring the 18-year-old’s situation – with the Dutch forward unsettled by the lack of playing opportunities afforded to talented teenagers at Stamford Bridge.
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Liverpool 1-1 Leicester City: 5 Talking Points
Five talking points analysed as Premier League leaders Liverpool dropped their first points of the 18/19 campaign to a team outside the league’s top-six…
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Wolves 4-3 Leicester City: Jota hat-trick secures last-gasp win in epic thriller
Diogo Jota’s hat-trick – completed in stoppage-time – helped Wolves snatch an important win against a dismal Leicester defensive display at Molineux, in one of the Premier League’s games of the season so far.
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