Opinion: £6m Striker and ‘Magnificent’ Gem: Three Budget Players Cooper Could Sign to Address Leicester City’s PSR Challenges
Leicester City will need to be strategic in the transfer market ahead of their return to the Premier League, as significant spending is unlikely. Newly-appointed manager Steve Cooper will assess the market this summer to bolster the squad for a battle against relegation.
Leicester faces challenges with an ongoing appeal regarding Premier League spending rules and risks another breach before the PSR deadline on June 30th. Consequently, sales might be necessary despite their promotion. One potential casualty could be Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, a move that would undoubtedly frustrate fans.
Even if Dewsbury-Hall is sold, Leicester will still operate on a tight budget this summer. Here are three affordable players they could target to help alleviate their PSR issues.
First, Leicester should consider acquiring experienced top-flight goalscorer Danny Ings. With Jamie Vardy now 37 and Patson Daka yet to prove his scoring prowess at the Premier League level, an additional option up front is essential. Ings, a West Ham United striker, is likely available for a low fee as the Hammers aim to offload the 31-year-old.
Though Ings has scored only 16 goals since leaving Southampton in 2021, he demonstrated his capability to score for struggling teams, netting 22 goals for the Saints in the 2019/20 Premier League season. Recent reports suggest Southampton is interested in bringing Ings back for around £6 million, a figure Leicester could match.
Securing goals is critical in the Premier League, and Ings represents a proven, cost-effective solution to bolster Leicester’s attack.
