Leicester City’s January transfer window plans are already reportedly taking shape.
The Foxes have less than a month to wait until the window opens for business as Ruud van Nistelrooy will be given the first chance to add his own players to the squad.
Some funds are available for the Foxes to bring in new recruits but outgoings are also expected at the King Power Stadium.
Van Nistelrooy has been linked with several Manchester United players, as well as named from his former club PSV, but there’s another also allegedly being targeted ahead of the winter window.
Leicester City reportedly targeting exciting Dutch midfielder from sister club
According to Voetbal International, Leicester have made a bid for exciting Dutch midfielder Ezechiel Banzuzi.
Minda Alan midfielder of Cercle Brugge and Banzuzi Ezechiel forward of OH Leuven during the Jupiler Pro League match between OH Leuven and Cercle B...
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The 19-year-old is a part of the Foxes’ sister club OH Leuven and has caught the eye of several European clubs, including Leicester’s Premier League rivals Brighton & Hove Albion.
Leicester will have an advantage given their pre-existing relationship with the Belgian outfit could stand them in good stead.
Banzuzi is reportedly available for €12-15m (£10-12m) and is blessed with plenty of experience, having made over 100 career appearances at the age of 19 after making his professional debut at boyhood club NAC Breda as a 16-year-old.
Stats Number
Games played 17
Goals 2
Assists 5
Pass completion percentage 83%
Balls recovered per game 3.6
Ezechiel Banzuzi stats 24/25 season
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Brighton boss reveals stance on Facundo Buonanotte future
Whilst Brighton reportedly prepare to fight Leicester for Banzuzi’s signature, another player on the mind is Facundo Buonanotte.
The young Argentine was missing from the Foxes’ 2-2 draw against Brighton due to being ineligible to face his parent club.
Leicester fans want Buonanotte to stay but it looks extremely unlikely that the 19-year-old will remain at the King Power Stadium given his excellent form.
Facundo Buonanotte of Leicester City during the Premier League match between Leicester City and Brighton & Hove Albion at King Power Stadium on...
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Fabian Hurzeler, the boss of his parent club, was asked about the youngster’s future and he admitted that he will play a role at the Amex Stadium going forward.
“I’m sure he will have a future here,” Hurzeler told BBC Radio Sussex. “It’s very important for young players to play and to get the game-time they need to develop. That’s why we’re happy he made this decision together with us.
“Leicester are giving him the game-time he needs and that’s exactly the idea from the loan. If he continues his development, he will have a bright future here in Brighton. It’s up to us to also continue this development when he’s back here with the club.”
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