Leicester has been described as “very likely” to move for Thorgan Hazard this summer after a report claimed there is a second incentive.
Leicester appear on their way to securing Champions League football for the second time in their history. Foxes they maintain a difference of four points with respect to Liverpool, which occupies the fifth place, after having played one less game. Accomplishing the feat would open up new possibilities in the transfer market.
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The wealth that Europe’s elite club competition would bring, combined with the prestige, will make Leicester a more attractive prospect.
A busy summer window is expected if a spot in the top four is secured. A key goal would be to enhance the club’s strength in depth to help sustain challenges on multiple fronts.
Eurosport says that one position that will require immediate attention is that of the forwards.
Loan attacker Cengiz Under will reportedly not hold past his current spell. Brendan Rodgers was not convinced by the Turkish international earlier in the season..
As such, reinforcements will be required and the post indicates a rapprochement for the Borussia Dortmund winger. Thorgan Hazard it will be “very likely”, provided that qualification for the Champions League is assured.
The 28-year-old Hazard has become a cheerful and reliable player in the Bundesliga since leaving Chelsea for good in 2015.
A four-year season with Borussia Monchengladbach produced a £ 34.6 million move to Dortmund in 2019. Since then, he has had to compete with world superstars Jadon Sancho and Marco Reus.
Sancho’s future remains a constant source of rumors and Erling Haaland has been linked to a high-profile departure. Unsurprisingly, Dortmund are described as reluctant to part ways with Hazard.
However, a second reason could strengthen Leicester’s determination to drive a move.
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The report adds that the arrival of another Belgian could be key to convincing Youri Tielemans stay with Leicester.
The midfielder has become a key cog in Rodgers’ midfield, though his exploits have. attracted the attention of Man Utd and Liverpool.
Signing Hazard would help keep Tielemans happy and increase the chances of a new contract being signed.
Man Utd loan winger Jesse Lingard is touted as a possible alternative. Although the competition would likely be fierce from West Ham.
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