Steve Cooper, the former Nottingham Forest head coach, has made a somewhat controversial move to Leicester City Football Club. His arrival on Filbert Way last week, however, brought delight to Foxes fans as he expressed his enthusiasm for the role.
According to FoL, Cooper has already given the green light for a potential new signing. He is reportedly an admirer and associate of an existing transfer target, which has led him to endorse a deal with the east Midlands outfit’s recruitment team.
Having Cooper in charge provides Leicester with much-needed leadership, even if there isn’t much direct work to be done with the squad at the moment. His current focus is likely on extensive planning. Once the Euros conclude, the activity at King Power Stadium and the Seagrave training center is expected to intensify.
Recently, there have been reports of disgruntled reactions from a segment of Leicester’s fanbase regarding Cooper’s appointment. Some fans are unhappy due to his past association with Forest, a rival Midlands club, though the rivalry is not among the most intense. Similarly, Nottingham Forest supporters have expressed displeasure over Cooper’s switch. However, the focus now is solely on Leicester, regardless of NFFC fans’ sentiments.
In his first statement as Leicester City’s head coach, Cooper expressed his ambition to “establish the Foxes as a Premier League force once again,” a declaration likely to win over many Leicester supporters. His success will depend significantly on the backing he receives from the club’s board over his potential three-year tenure.
There is also speculation surrounding a potential transfer involving Tottenham Hotspur’s Joe Rodon. Cooper and Rodon share a history from their time together at Swansea City, where Cooper held the player in high regard. Following Cooper’s appointment at Leicester, rumors about Rodon’s transfer have resurfaced. City bosses, along with Cooper, have reportedly identified Rodon as a primary target for their first summer signing.
