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Jul292020 by JBNo Comments

Ben Chilwell to tell Leicester City he wants Chelsea move this week

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Ben Chilwell will reportedly tell Leicester City he wants to join Chelsea this week after the club failed to qualify for next season's Champions League. The 23-year-old is a top target for the blues this summer window, with Frank Lampard’s side very active in the market. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Timo Werner and Hakim Ziyech have already joined the Chelsea squad, with Leverkusen's Kai Havertz also believed to be on his way to the club. Chilwell is also expected to move to Stamford Bridge - The full-back will tell Leicester he wants to leave, according to the Mirror. The England international sees his long-term future with Chelsea and wants to be their first-choice left-back for the next five years at the minimum. While he has been at the cl...

May292020 by JBNo Comments

‘I could hardly walk’ – Leicester manager Rodgers confirms he had coronavirus

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Leicester City head coach Brendan Rodgers says he has made a full recovery after contracting coronavirus shortly after the Premier League campaign was suspended. The Leicester boss revealed in March three Leicester players showed symptoms of Covid-19 and were isolating as a precautionary measure. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Leicester's 4-0 victory against Aston Villa on March 9 was the final Premier League game to be played before the lockdown. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has previously discussed his struggle with the virus, and Rodgers has likened the symptoms to climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, which he climbed for charity while he was the coach of Swansea in 2011. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "Me and my wife had it j...

Apr182020 by JBNo Comments

Man Utd-linked James Maddison drops huge hint over his future

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James Maddison has offered no indication he is looking to quit Leicester despite the interest from Solskjaer's Manchester United. Maddison, along with Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish, are both among the Red devils' list of summer transfer targets. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); United believe they can sign Grealish for around £60m, which makes him a cheaper option to Leicester midfielder Maddison, who is expected to cost as high as £80m. And the Foxes player has hinted he is happy to stay where he is, saying he feels like ‘part of the furniture’ at the King Power Stadium. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Maddison told LCFC TV: "If I think back four years ago, I was on loan at Aberdeen from Norwich and now I’m playing eve...

Apr52020 by JBNo Comments

‘He’s A Machine’ – Ndidi speaks out on comparisons With N’Golo Kante

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The Nigerian has addressed the comparison between him and N'Golo Kante who left King Power Stadium in 2016 to join Chelsea Leicester City player Wilfred Ndidi has described himself as a different player from the blues midfielder N’Golo Kante who he sees as a machine. The 23-year-old midfielder moved to England in January 2017 to fill the void left by Kante after his transfer move to Chelsea in 2016. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Before his exit, the France international played a key role in the midfield to help Leicester City win the 2015-16 season Premier League title. JB Updates Chelsea ahead of Man Utd and Arsenal in race to sign Nathan Collins Deeney reveals Watford targeted United star Fred as a weakness Ndidi has been playing an imp...

Mar122020 by JBNo Comments

Brendan Rodgers confirms Leicester players showing signs of coronavirus

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Leicester City boss Brendan Rodgers has revealed that “a few players” in his squad have shown “symptoms and signs” of the trending coronavirus. As a result, the club have made sure that the players concerned are taking in a period of self-isolation. They have been kept away from the rest of the first-team, in an effort to prevent the virus from spreading, but it remains to be seen what view the authorities will take on the situation at the club. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); As things stand, Leicester’s game against Watford on Saturday will take place as planned. Leicester manager Rodgers believes all regulations have been adhered to, telling reporters: “We've had a few players that have shown symptoms and signs (of coronavirus). (adsb...

Dec132019 by JBNo Comments

Rodgers responds to Chelsea’s interest in signing Ben Chilwell

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Chelsea have been dealt a blow in their pursuit of Ben Chilwell as Brendan Rodgers is adamant that no player will be leaving Leicester City in the January transfer window. Chilwell is on Frank Lampard’s list of targets as Chelsea are now able to spend in the upcoming window after their transfer ban was overturned last week. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Chelsea are looking to strengthen their options at left-back and Chilwell has now established himself as one of the best in that position in the Premier League. But Rodgers insists Leicester City’s hierarchy are not looking to sell players next month. ‘There’ll be no-one leaving in January. Categorically,’ said Rodgers. ‘I’m sure if we speak, they will have the same message. (a...

Dec12019 by JBNo Comments

Rodgers confirms Leicester exit clause amid Arsenal speculation

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Brendan Rodgers conceded there is a clause in his contract that could allow him to join Arsenal, after being heavily linked with a move to the club. The former Liverpool manager has worked wonders with Leicester City and a late winner from Kelechi Iheanacho against Everton saw them extend their winning run in the League to six matches. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); They are in second place behind league leaders Liverpool and Rodgers’ efforts have seen him linked with the vacant role at the Emirates. Arsenal sacked Unai Emery earlier this week after a series of poor results and it was reported there’s a £14m exit clause in Rodgers’ deal should they want to poach the ex-Celtic manager. And Rodgers confirmed such a clause is in place. ‘There proba...

Oct252019 by JBNo Comments

Leicester City set Premier League record as they destroy hapless Southampton

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Leicester City’s outstanding display away against Southampton saw them hammer the hapless Saints by a 9-0 scoreline, sealing the largest away victory in English football history. The Foxes equaled the Premier League record for win margin set by Manchester United against Ipswich in the 1994-95 campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Southampton also had Ryan Bertrand sent off in a horror showing that saw them booed, and some supporters left in the first twenty minutes. Ayoze Perez and Jamie Vardy scored hat-tricks in the record-breaking win, also setting personal records of their own. Leicester scored five in the first half against the shocked Saints, a feat only ever achieved away before by Manchester City. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbyg...

Oct232019 by JBNo Comments

Brendan Rodgers bites back at Jurgen Klopp over Mohamed Salah complaint

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Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers has hit back at Jurgen Klopp, claiming his criticism of midfielder Hamza Choudhury was way over the top. The England Under-21 international drew the ire of the Liverpool boss after his challenge on Mohamed Salah during the recent Premier League game between the two clubs with an ankle injury. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Despite a two-week rest during the international break, Salah had not recovered in time to play in last Sunday’s 1-1 draw against Manchester United but is in contention to play a part against Genk in the Champions League. Klopp, meanwhile, was angry with Choudhury and accused the 22-year-old of recklessness and warned the player he was in danger of earning a reputation having also been inv...

Aug22019 by JBNo Comments

Man Utd complete Harry Maguire transfer from Leicester for £85m

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Harry Maguire’s long running transfer saga is now over with a £85m basic deal between Leicester City and Manchester United completed this Friday morning. The two sides reached agreement on terms for the England international which meet Leicester’s requirement for money up front and add on fees likely to follow the deal. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The 26-year-old was left out of the Leicester team to play the Serie A club Atalanta at the King Power on Friday. The fee will be a record for a defender, more than the £75m paid for Virgil Van Dirk by Liverpool in last year's January window. Maguire will now discuss personal terms with the Red devils, who are set to beat rivals Manchester City to his signature. Following a 2-1 pre-season victort ov...