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Mick Brown
Mon 23 June 2025 15:05, UK
Leicester City are plotting a move to sign Leeds United forward Sam Greenwood following their relegation from the Premier League.
That is according to former Man United and Blackburn chief scout Mick Brown, who remains very well-connected within the game, as he exclusively told Football Insider that the 23-year-old is among their options to replace Jamie Vardy.
Leicester are in the market for a new striker after Vardy announced he would leave the club upon the expiry of his contract at the end of this month.
Football Insider exclusively revealed on 9 May that Wolves are in pole position to sign Vardy while the likes of Leeds and Wrexham have also been linked.
Meanwhile, Greenwood’s contract at Elland Road is set to expire in 2026, and Leeds are expected to be open to offers as he is no longer a part of Daniel Farke‘s plans.
The forward spent last season on loan at Preston North End where he impressed despite their struggles and has now been widely tipped to leave Leeds for good.
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Football Insider revealed that Leeds want to sign a new striker as a priority this summer in a move that would see Greenwood forced even further down the pecking order.
Brown, who has a wealth of experience in top-level player recruitment after over a decade at Man United during their most successful period, insisted the forward would benefit from joining Leicester while they are keen to add hard-working players to the squad.
“Leicester are planning to sign solid, dependable players,” he told Football Insider.
“Dropping down to the Championship, the pressure of playing twice a week can build up and you need players who are used to it and willing to work hard.
“Greenwood is one of those players, he’s been doing it at that level for a while now.
“I don’t think he’s good enough for the Premier League and he’s not going to get game time at Leeds.
“So if he’s going to be leaving there, I think he would benefit from joining somebody like Leicester.
“They’ve been looking at him as one of these dependable options who isn’t going to set the world alight but will do a job for the team.
“Leicester haven’t had enough of those types of players and that’s been their problem.
“On top of that, they want to bring in a new striker because they’ve lost Jamie Vardy.
“So it’s a deal that would make a lot of sense for all parties if they can pull it off.”
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Asmir Begovic race opens after Everton exit
On top of their ambitions of signing a new forward, Leicester are also aiming to strengthen in goal after losing Daniel Iversen and Danny Ward on free transfers.
Football Insider exclusively revealed on 20 June that Leicester want to sign Asmir Begovic, who is set to leave Everton upon the expiry of his contract.
Southampton are also in the race for Begovic as they fear losing first-choice keeper Aaron Ramsdale following their relegation from the Premier League.
He has emerged as a target for the relegated duo due to his availability on a free transfer and wealth of Premier League experience, where he has made 256 appearances.
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