Leicester City Enter Striker Transfer Race as Jordan Ayew’s Role in Plans Clarified
Feyenoord's Santiago Gimenez, admired by Nottingham Forest, is the latest striker linked to Leicester City as they pursue two new attacking signings before the window closes.
Leicester City are set to compete with Nottingham Forest for the signing of Feyenoord striker Santiago Gimenez, though both clubs may struggle to lure him to the Premier League.
Reports from Mexico, where the 23-year-old plays internationally, indicate that City have expressed interest as their search for a striker continues.
However, Gimenez appears to be focused on joining a Champions League team and is prepared to remain at Feyenoord if no such offer arises.
Gimenez is likely to attract attention from clubs across Europe after two stellar seasons in the Netherlands, where he scored 49 goals in 83 appearances.
He has started this season in impressive form as well, with four goals and two assists in three matches.
His contributions last season, under the guidance of new Liverpool manager Arne Slot, helped Feyenoord qualify for the revamped Champions League.
It seems that the opportunity to play in UEFA’s top competition will weigh heavily on Gimenez’s decision about his future.
If Leicester were to pursue him, they would likely need to exceed £21 million, a bid size that Forest already saw rejected.
Meanwhile, Crystal Palace’s Jordan Ayew remains a potential signing for Leicester before the transfer window closes.
Although Ayew has experience as a striker, he has recently been playing in wider positions.
Leicester has been pursuing Ayew alongside other strikers, so they may still bring in another forward even if the Ghanaian joins.
The club is aiming to secure two new attacking players before the window shuts.
Manager Steve Cooper mentioned that Leicester came close to making two signings last week, one of which was thought to be Czech forward Adam Hlozek, who ultimately moved from Bayer Leverkusen to Hoffenheim.
