Tag: Leicester City
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EPL: Nigeria’s Ndidi snubs five bids, to signs three-year deal with Leicester
Nigerian midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi is all set to sign a three-year contract extension with Leicester City. This was disclosed by football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, in a tweet on X. According to Romano, Ndidi decided to stay at the King Power Stadium despite more than five bids from other clubs to sign him. “Wilfred Ndidi,…
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EPL: Solskjaer to become manager of Man Utd’s rivals
Former Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is in talks with Leicester City ahead of a potential return to management, according to the UK Sun. Solskjaer has been out of work since he left Old Trafford in November 2021. The Norwegian has been linked with several roles since then, but is very picky about his…
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EPL: Leicester City set to appoint ex-Man Utd player to replace Chelsea-bound Enzo Maresca
Leicester City are reportedly considering former Manchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy for their managerial vacancy, following the imminent departure of Enzo Maresca. Maresca is all set to take over at Chelsea, succeeding Mauricio Pochettino, who recently left Stamford Bridge. Chelsea will compensate Leicester with £10 million for Maresca, who successfully led the Foxes back…
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Transfer: Simeone’s Atletico Madrid snubs opportunity to sign Super Eagles midfielder
Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid has opted not to pursue Super Eagles and Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi, according to AS. Ndidi was offered to the La Liga club, but they declined, prioritizing other midfield targets. However, Simeone’s side is more interested in acquiring Tottenham’s Pierre-Emile Højbjerg, who appears out of favour with manager Ange Postecoglou,…
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You’ll miss me – Kelechi Iheanacho warns Leicester City fans of departure
Leicester City’s forward, Kelechi Iheanacho, has delivered a poignant message to the club’s faithful, hinting at an imminent departure come summer transfer window. Reports linking the former Manchester City prodigy to Aston Villa have surged, with Unai Emery’s side eyeing him as a viable backup for Ollie Watkins. Aston Villa’s enduring interest in Iheanacho dates…
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Sports Newspapers: 5 things you need to know this Saturday morning
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Sports Newspapers: 4.Liverpool and Feyenoord have reached an agreement in principle over a compensation package for Arne Slot to become Jurgen Klopp’s successor. The compensation package is £7.7m, plus £1.7m in add-ons.
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Kelechi Iheanacho, Wilfred Ndidi earn promotion to Premier League with Leicester City
Leicester City’s Nigerian duo, Kelechi Iheanacho and Wilfred Ndidi, are celebrating their promotion back to the English Premier League. This news was confirmed after QPR defeated Leeds 4-0 at home on Friday evening, securing Leicester’s promotion. Ilias Chair and Lucas Andersen scored in the first half, with Lydon Dykes and Sam Field adding two more…
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‘It’s a killer blow’ – Super Eagles midfielder’s goal earns high praise from Matt Piper
Former Leicester winger, Matt Piper, has lauded midfielder Wilfred Ndidi’s killer instinct in the Foxes’ 5-0 demolition of Southampton on Tuesday. Enzo Maresca’s Leicester City put on a ruthless display against Southampton, securing a resounding victory at the King Power Stadium and opening up a four-point lead at the top of the table with two…