LEICESTER CITY NEWS

Are Iheanacho & Leicester City set for a tough season? ' Goal.com Kelechi Iheanacho believes Leicester City can meet this season’s targets, but it would be harder than ever in the upcoming campaign.

JULY 22, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Wesley Fofana - Ready for season Fofana has recovered from his hamstring injury and is ready for the start of the season he revealed to LCFC TV. "I'm feeling good. I finished last season with an injury, but now I'...

Impact Fofana injured his hamstring in the season finale and that kept him out of the Euros, which allowed him to recover over the last two months. He's slowly worked up his fitness since and is expected to be full go for the start of the campaign after starting 27 matches in his debut season.

JULY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ndidi: FA Cup success will push Leicester City to more glory ' Goal.com Wilfred Ndidi is proud of Leicester City’s achievements last season and he is eager to help them win more trophies in the 2021-22 campaign.

JULY 17, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Harvey Barnes - Nearing return from injury Barnes (knee) has participated in pre-season testing and training, and is nearing a full return ahead of the new campaign.

Impact This is a positive update on Barnes, who had to get knee surgery in April and hasn't played since February. His absence left Leicester with a bit of a hole in the attack, as he was one of their better players last season, producing nine goals and four assists in 25 appearances.

JULY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Bertrand - Signs with Leicester City Bertrand has signed a two-year deal with Leicester City after spending the last seven seasons with Southampton.

Impact Despite being 31 years old, Bertrand is stepping up in terms of club quality, as he'll play with Leicester in the upcoming campaign which includes Europa League. He battled a calf injury at the end of the last season, but he brings plenty of experience from his days with Southampton. He'll compete with Luke Thomas and James Justin for playing time at left-back, the latter of whom is out with an injury.

JULY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

The Latest: Italians celebrate Euro 2020 victory in Rome

Celebrations erupted in downtown Rome as thousands of people took to the streets after Italy beat England in a penalty shootout to win the European Championship at Wembley Stadium...

JULY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kasper Schmeichel - Makes nine saves in 2-1 defeat Schmeichel made nine saves in Wednesday's 2-1 extra time defeat to England.

Impact Schmeichel was absolutely brilliant here and kept his team in contention all the way to the end of the 120 minutes. The keeper will finish the Euros in a stellar form with one clean sheet and 14 saves over his past three matches alone.

JULY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kasper Schmeichel - Makes four saves in 2-1 victory Schmeichel made four saves in Saturday's 2-1 win over Czech Republic.

Impact Schmeichel was absolutely brilliant here making some improbable saves to help his team continue their fairy tale of a campaign. He's improved his form significantly in the elimination stages with five saves and one clean sheet while allowing just one goal in last two matches though England would be a much tougher contest in the semifinal Wednesday.

JULY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Video: What does Daka arrival mean for Iheanacho's Leicester future? ' Goal.com Leicester City have signed Zambia forward Patson Daka in a deal worth a reported £23 million from Red Bull Salzburg, with the attacker agreeing a five-year contract.

JULY 5, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Kasper Schmeichel: Born in Copenhagen, made in England - a leader for Denmark It's not been easy for Kasper Schmeichel being the son of Peter but now he is recognised as a leader back home and one of Europe's best

JULY 3, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Boubakary Soumare - Heads to Leicester City Soumare joined Leicester City from Lille on Friday. He's signed a five-year contract with the Foxes.

Impact Soumare made 32 appearances (21 starts) en route to Lille's impressive title-winning 2020/21 season but the club made him available due to budget restrictions. As a primarily defensive-minded midfielder, Soumare is more competition with Nampalys Mendy and Dennis Praet than with Youri Tielemans and Wilfried Ndidi.

JULY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

'I follow their games and playing style' - Daka excited to play next to Vardy at Leicester City ' Goal.com Leicester City new signing Patson Daka has described Jamie Vardy as one of the players he looks up to, having been an ardent follower of the club since their Premier League success...

JULY 1, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Daka: Iheanacho must remain at Leicester City to compete - George ' Goal.com Following the arrival of Patson Daka, Finidi George has advised Kelechi Iheanacho to remain with Leicester City and fight for his place in Brendan Rodgers’ team.

JUNE 30, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Leicester complete transfer of Patson Daka from Red Bull Salzburg Leicester City have announced the transfer of Patson Daka from Red Bull Salzburg.The Athletic previously reported the Midlands side were in...

JUNE 30, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Patson Daka - Signs with Leicester City Daka has signed a five-year deal with Leicester City away from Austrian side Red Bull Salzburg.

Impact Daka makes his jump to the Premier League after scoring 27 goals in 28 league matches this past campaign. Of course, he failed to score in six combined UEFA appearances despite taking 15 shots, though four of those games came against Villarreal and Atletico Madrid. He'll likely be more of a bench option in his first season with the eventual hope of taking Jamie Vardy's spot in the squad.

JUNE 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rochester Rhinos, Jamie Vardy creating reality TV show about team 'Rhinos Reboot' will follow the team as it tries to rebuild with new a co-owner, British soccer star Jamie Vardy.

JUNE 29, 2021 • DEMOCRATANDCHRONICLE.COM

Youri Tielemans - Logs two dribbles versus Portugal Tielemans had two dribbles, three tackles (two won) and 36 passes completed in Sunday's 1-0 win over Portugal.

Impact With Belgium playing mostly on the back foot there wasn't much opportunity for creative numbers for Tielemans. He hasn't been really all that productive in general as well in any of his three starts and could be facing another similar match up Friday versus Italy at the quarterfinals.

JUNE 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Danny Ward - Concedes four during loss Ward made four saves and conceded four goals during Saturday's 4-0 loss to Denmark.

Impact Ward was beaten by three goals in the second half as the normally stout Welsh defense succumbed to their own mistakes. Ward played well enough to get them to the knockout rounds, but will now focus his time on his club career, where he's likely to backup Kasper Schmeichel next season.

JUNE 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kasper Schmeichel - Keeps clean sheet against Wales Schmeichel made one save and kept a clean sheet during Saturday's 4-0 win over Wales.

Impact Schmeichel wasn't tested frequently by the Welsh attack as the Denmark backline played well to limit their touches in dangerous positions. Schmeichel kept his first clean sheet of the season and will be back in the lineup for a quarterfinal matchup against either Netherlands or Czech Republic.

JUNE 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

'I will move to Leicester City' - Striker Patson Daka confirms transfer Patson Daka has confirmed he will be joining Leicester City this summer.The Athletic previously reported the Midlands side were in advanced...

JUNE 26, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Wilfred Ndidi: Why is no one moving for Leicester City star? ' Goal.com Nigeria and Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi receives effusive praise from pundits, fans and neutrals, but this has never resulted in any concrete interest in the Super Eagl...

JUNE 25, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Daka interest proves Iheanacho will never be Leicester's main man | Goal.com Leicester's interest in Patson Daka showcases the Foxes' smart recruitment, but the decision will leave Kelechi Iheanacho feeling conflicted.

JUNE 23, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Leicester City's Toure and Cercle Brugge's Jaidi receive Uefa Pro Licences | Goal.com African football icons Kolo Toure and Radhi Jaidi now boast the highest-level managerial qualification in association football in Europe.

JUNE 23, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Kasper Schmeichel - Makes one save in 4-1 victory Schmeichel made one save in Monday's 4-1 win over Russia.

Impact Schmeichel was helpless from the spot and didn't face many more efforts on target and has now merely mounted three saves with four foals allowed for no clean sheets in his three group stage matches. The Danes are facing Wales in the Round of 16, who only have three goals thus far but still Gareth Bale and Aaron Ramsey could score from any chance.

JUNE 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Wes Morgan: 'It was Wasilewski dragging me round Vardy's kitchen by my ankles - what a night' Wes Morgan looks back on his 20-year career, reaching so many milestones with Leicester and his final game for the club in the FA Cup final

JUNE 22, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM