Cooper’s First Signing Confirmed as Leicester Targets Son of Former NBA Star
According to journalist Alan Nixon, Leicester City manager Steve Cooper aims to prioritize signing players who are already part of English football for the Foxes.
Leicester City Football Club appears to have finalized the details of a defensive signing, as reported recently. Alongside this prospective deal, the Foxes are also pursuing a towering prospect who happens to be the son of a former NBA star. Additionally, there’s been clarification from Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall regarding his departure from King Power Stadium after a distinguished 17-year tenure.
The departure of Dewsbury-Hall, affectionately known as ‘KDH’ among fans, has stirred mixed emotions within the Leicester City faithful. While some supporters expressed disappointment over losing one of the squad’s standout performers, the decision was deemed financially prudent, especially in light of potential financial sanctions looming over clubs exceeding expenditure limits.
Parting ways with key players is never easy, even recalling the approximately £80 million windfall from the sale of Harry Maguire to Manchester United felt bittersweet. However, such transitions have been a recurrent theme for a club of Leicester’s stature, albeit punctuated by remarkable successes over the years.
Looking ahead, fans are encouraged to shift focus to the forthcoming Premier League season and anticipate the rise of new stars within the squad. The club’s pursuit of fresh talent continues unabated, with reports linking Leicester City to Amir Richardson, a promising midfielder from Reims in French Ligue 1 and the son of former NBA player Michael Ray Richardson.
According to sources in France, Leicester City, along with Everton and Udinese, are leading contenders for Richardson’s signature. Meanwhile, an agreement has reportedly been reached for Caleb Okoli from Atalanta, a 22-year-old central defender poised to bolster the Foxes’ defensive ranks. Renowned transfer insider Fabrizio Romano has corroborated this development, confirming Steve Cooper’s imminent first signing with a resounding “Here we go.”
Leicester City remains a focal point of ongoing transfer speculation, underscoring the club’s proactive approach as they prepare for the challenges of the upcoming season.
