Transfer wish revealed as Leicester City eye Sunderland midfielder

Steve Cooper has requested that the Sunderland midfielder be signed by Leicester City’s owners this summer.

As they prepare for their return to the Premier League, the Foxes have already made a number of summer additions this transfer season.

Steve Cooper has brought Caleb Okoli, Michael Golding, Bobby De Cordova-Reid, and Abdul Fatawu to King Power Stadium.

However, Leicester City wants to strengthen in four areas, so further acquisitions are probably in store before the deadline.It’s understood that the Midlands team is looking for a new striker, winger, central midfielder, and left back.

Recently, the Foxes have been associated with a number of players in their quest for reinforcements.

Jordan Ayew of Crystal Palace, who may be available for a lower price given his contract predicament and probable lack of playing time at Selhurst Park next season, has drawn interest from Leicester.

Cooper is also going up against Ajax for Wout Weghorst, who is expected to depart Burnley during this window.

Someone new is reportedly attracting the attention of the club’s higher authorities.

The Foxes are especially thin in the midfield heading into the 2024–2025 campaign.

Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall had a season-long scoring and assist total of 12 for the Foxes as they won promotion.

Cooper is keen for Leicester to replace Dewsbury-Hall this summer, but he has now joined Chelsea.

It appears that Leicester has now located the player they want to buy to bolster their midfield depth.

According to Africa Foot, Cooper has requested that Sunderland midfielder Pierre Ekwah be signed by Leicester’s owners.

Cooper is rumored to be a huge fan of the youngster, and Leicester scouts have gotten in touch with the player’s camp to inquire further about him.

Ekwah established himself in the FC Nantes academy from the start of his career in France.

In the summer of 2020, the midfielder secured a transfer to Chelsea, where he joined their youth teams.

Before moving to West Ham United in 2021, Ekwah played 24 games for the Blues U18 team, scoring five goals and providing two assists.

In 39 appearances, he scored nine goals and provided three assists, making him a notable figure for the Hammers at the U21 level.For an undisclosed sum, the 22-year-old signed with Sunderland in January 2023.

He has made 40 appearances for the Black Cats in 2023–2024 and is a consistent starter at the Stadium of Light.

Ekwah can play a little bit further forward but is primarily a defensive midfielder. He offers a reliable

Erik ten Hag was a fan of the former Manchester United striker that Leicester City is trying to recruit.

Following their promotion to the Premier League, Leicester City has undergone several on-field and off-field adjustments.

In the King Power Stadium dugout, Steve Cooper has taken Enzo Maresca’s position. Meanwhile, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and other first-team players have departed the team.

The most significant departure was the midfielder’s move to Chelsea; Cooper is keen for Leicester to sign Dewsbury-Hall this summer.

In 2023–2024, Dewsbury–Hall assisted on 15 goals and scored 12, so his departure created a significant gap in the Midlands team’s offensive output.

Additionally, Kelechi Iheanacho left on a free transfer and recently joined Sevilla.

Leicester currently only has two senior strikers on their roster, Jamie Vardy, who is 37 years old.

Therefore, it should come as no surprise to learn that Leicester wants to bolster their center-forward lineup for the balance of this transfer window.

Jordan Ayew of Crystal Palace has been bid on by Leicester; given his contract status, he may be available for a low price.

Additionally, Cooper has an open shot at Elye Wahi now that West Ham has shifted their focus away from the striker for RC Lens.A new player has now been connected to a transfer to the 2023–24 Championship winners.

Wout Weghorst is the player in question; he is currently at Burnley, who was just demoted.

According to journalist Yunus Emre Sel on Twitter/X, Trabzonspor, a Turkish team, has expressed interest in the player.The 31-year-old is, however, also in talks to move to European powers Ajax and Leicester.