According to Football Insider, Leicester City are “plotting” a deal for Montpellier forward Stephy Mavididi.
Later, Fabrizio Romano acknowledged the Foxes’ interest in the wide player on Twitter and also mentioned Lille and Club Brugge as potential suitors for the winger.
Harvey Barnes is anticipated to leave Leicester for Newcastle United, according to Romano, therefore any deal for Mavididi is contingent on outgoings from Leicester at this time.
In order to finalize the terms of the agreement, negotiations between the two teams are expected to continue in the coming days, according to Romano.
The 25-year-old, who started his career at Arsenal but was loaned out to Charlton Athletic and Preston North End before leaving the Emirates permanently, may replace Barnes on the left wing. His name may seem familiar to some EFL fans.
Mavididi can play as a striker in a front two or as a left winger and has 26 goals and six assists in Ligue 1 for Montpellier and Dijon FCO.
re doubts over the futures of the likes of Jamie Vardy, Kelechi Iheanacho and Patson Daka.
Mavididi’s return of four goals and two assists in 27 appearances in all competitions last season is not particularly impressive, but he has shown previously he is capable of reaching higher numbers.
It would be a coup for Leicester to convince Mavididi to make the move from Ligue 1 to the Championship and he is no stranger to English football having come through the academy at Arsenal and spending time on loan with Charlton Athletic and Preston North End, so he should be able to adapt to the second tier.
Mavididi would be a huge asset for the Foxes with his ability to play across the forward line and it is a deal they should pursue.
