Leicester are reportedly linked with a move for former Everton defender Ben Godfrey.
According to reports, the Foxes are plotting a move for Godfrey, who has been told he can leave Atalanta despite joining in the summer.
After leaving Everton for Serie A the 26-year-old has played just four times and has already been deemed surplus to requirements.
The Foxes have worryingly 17 first half goals this season and defensive options could be targeted by Leicester next month.
Godfrey fits that bill perfectly and so, with that, here is everything you need to know about the Foxes’ latest transfer target.
Ben Godfrey of Atalanta BC thanks the supporters after his team's win after the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD2 match between FC Sha...
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Who is Ben Godfrey?
Ben Godfrey is an English midfielder currently playing for Serie A side Atalanta.
He joined the Bergamo-based outfit in the summer of 2024, signing from Everton where had spent four seasons previously.
Before that, Godfrey began his professional career at Norwich City after coming through the youth ranks at York City.
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It was at Norwich where he established himself and became a highly-rated youngster.
Ben Godfrey date of birth, age, and height
Godfrey was born on 15 January 1998, making him 26 at the time of writing.
He was born in York and is six foot tall, or 1.83m, making him average-sized.
What position does Ben Godfrey play?
Godfrey can operate in a variety of positions across the pitch, making him a versatile option for Van Nistelrooy.
He plays the majority of the time at either centre-back or in a defensive midfield role and can also operate at right-back.
Given Leicester’s defensive struggles, he would prove to be a shrewd addition.
What is Ben Godfrey’s style of play?
One of Godfrey’s biggest strengths is his versatility. Whenever he asked to play somewhere, he is more than capable of proving to be a solid addition.
His stints at centre-back and central midfield means he is incredible physical and like most modern day footballers, carries the ball really well.
Valeriy Bondar of FC Shakhtar Donetsk and Ben Godfrey of Atalanta BC during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD2 match between FC Sha...
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Godfrey is also incredibly athletic and can bomb up and down the pitch, making him useful when it comes to defending counter-attacks, as well as spring-boarding his own side’s attacking phases of play.