Leicester in talks over £25m Nico Gonzalez transfer with Fiorentina as Brendan Rodgers eyes star to help struggling side
Leicester City have contacted Fiorentina to discuss a potential £25million move for their Argentinian winger Nicolas Gonzalez.
The 24-year-old is perfect for Brendan Rodgers, who has been on the hunt for a left-footed right winger since failing to land Ademola Lookman on a permanent deal.
Gonzalez fits the profile perfectly and would add a goal threat for the struggling Foxes.
The Fiorentina forward has been a success in Serie A, scoring 13 goals and providing nine assists in 50 appearances since he signed from Stuttgart 18 months ago.
He signed a five-year contract with the Italian club.
The Foxes have underperformed this season and have struggled to find consistency in the Premier League.
The club are sat 13th in the table, but are still looking over their shoulders as they are only two points above Everton who are 18th.
Leicester had a quiet summer transfer window with a low spend as Wout Faes was the club’s most expensive purchase as he joined for £15 million.
The club did bring in big-money during the window as Welsey Fofana was sold to Chelsea for £70m.
Another top earner Kasper Schmeichel also left the club, but there was no direct first-choice replacement brought in.
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The Midlands side have previously been reported to be prepared to cash in even further as stars Caglar Soyuncu, Ayoze Perez, Jannik Vestergaard and Dennis Praet have been put up for sale.
This is to provide funds in order to boost the club’s transfer budget in this month.
And therefore could be the way the club are hoping to fund the deal for Gonzalez.