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Leicester want Spurs' England U18 defender for loan transfer
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Leicester City are in the market for more signings; new head coach Russell Martin recently revealed the Foxes require their front line reinforcing. Wingers, as well as a No.9, are needed says the former Rangers, Southampton, Swansea City and MK Dons gaffer, though sadly for the ambitious and occasionally capable Martin, he will be fortunate if even one of those wishes is granted.
To be precise, a centre forward will likely arrive on Filbert Way , whether or not it is a useless free transfer or somebody who can help the side is entirely up for debate. Avoiding a last-minute, unsuitable signing is essential for LCFC to achieve their goal of promotion back to the EFL Championship.
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Even if chairman Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha is selling up, he must honour his position, respect the support and the club at large by adequately reinforcing the team. The untimely revelation that King Power might perhaps sell up came at an awkward time: when some of this profit made on sales must be reinvested into the Foxes line-up.
Obviously the area most in need is the striker role, yet if the LE2 club relinquish further specialist footballers such as centre backs Ben Nelson and Harry Souttar, replacements will be necessary there too. However, the ownership have been reluctant, discouraged or simply restricted from spending on signings for at least a couple of years now.
Therefore the powers-that-be on Filbert Way will probably go for more loans and free transfers; this avenue may supply a capable goalscorer , but naturally this is not a foregone conclusion. Even wingmen may be found there, yet the very latest player linked is in fact a Tottenham Hotspur defender by the name of Malachi Hardy .
Leicester City eye Malachi Hardy of Tottenham Hotspur
The 18-year-old centre half prospect has secured a new deal at Spurs, along with newfound respect whilst training regularly and fiercely with the senior squad. Hardy has earned further admiration from THFC boss Roberto de Zerbi over pre-season, with the Italian singling him out for praise as "another good player for the future of the club".
Tottenham defensive prospect Malachi Hardy has emerged as a potential loan target for Leicester City.
Hardy has already extended his contract earlier this year after impressing staff with improved aggression and composure on and off the ball. Should Souttar and/or Nelson depart, the prospective loanee would likely operate as reliable cover for other defenders at Leicester, yet with presumed Premier League pedigree and the endorsement of a top flight manager, he might perhaps stake a starting claim in what is set to be a youthful Foxes XI this term.
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This article was originally published on www.foxesofleicester.com as Leicester want Spurs' England U18 defender for loan transfer .
