It’s now clear what Leicester must prioritize in the January transfer window – opinion
Leicester City have unexpectedly made a strong start to the Premier League season following their victory over Southampton on Saturday afternoon.
Leicester staged a remarkable comeback from two goals down to secure a victory on the South Coast, with Jordan Ayew scoring a stoppage-time winner.
Abdul Fatawu earned widespread praise for his impactful cameo, completely transforming the game after being introduced just before the hour mark.
His performance has strengthened his case to start against Nottingham Forest, Leicester’s East Midlands rivals, on Friday at the King Power Stadium.
Upcoming fixtures:
Friday 25th October: Premier League, Leicester vs. Nottingham Forest, 20:00
Saturday 2nd November: Premier League, Ipswich vs. Leicester, 15:00
Sunday 10th November: Premier League, Manchester United vs. Leicester, 14:00
Saturday 23rd November: Premier League, Leicester vs. Chelsea, 12:30
Saturday 30th November: Premier League, Brentford vs. Leicester, 15:00
Facundo Buonanotte also impressed with his quality, further highlighting Leicester’s January transfer priorities.
The club must pursue a permanent deal for Buonanotte, who has been outstanding since joining on loan from Brighton & Hove Albion this summer.
Buonanotte has contributed three goals and two assists in seven league appearances, including a brilliant finish over the weekend.
Born in 2004, he has arguably been the signing of the summer for Leicester.
However, with his loan ending after the season, Leicester should act in January to secure his services permanently before his value escalates further.
His value is likely to rise, especially after being called up to the Argentina national team recently.
Buonanotte’s underlying statistics are equally impressive.
According to FBref, he ranks in the top seven percent for pass completion among positional peers in Europe, showcasing his exceptional ball-handling skills.
Additionally, he ranks in the top one percent for tackles and the top four percent for blocks, demonstrating his strong defensive contributions.
Buonanotte has undoubtedly been a standout signing for Leicester.
