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Latest Leicester City news today as Foxes eye Brazilian full back and Hamza Choudhury makes history

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Catch all of the latest Leicester City news right here including the latest on the Foxes’ transfer targets and a historic moment for Hamza Choudhury.

Leicester are now gearing up for a return to the Premier League as the final round of fixtures during the international break take place.

The Foxes have to wait a little bit longer than usual to return to action as they don’t face Manchester City until Wednesday 2 April.

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Meanwhile, plenty is going on around the King Power Stadium, including whispers of a potential arrival in the summer.

Leicester City reportedly want to sign Bernardo in the summer

There will be quite a few outgoings in the summer and one of the positions that could really do with being looked at is the left-back position.

Victor Kristiansen hasn’t been good enough and even though Luke Thomas has shown signs of form, can’t be too heavily relied on.

According to reports in Germany, the Foxes are interested in Brazilian full-back Bernardo.

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The defender, 29, currently plays for VfL Bochum, who like Leicester, are also fighting against relegation from the Bundesliga.

Bernardo has played in England before too after having a brief spell at Brighton & Hove Albion.

Hamza Choudhury’s emotional response to Bangladesh debut

Hamza Choudhury made Premier League history by becoming the first Bangladeshi international to feature in the English top flight.

Choudhury switched nationality to play for Bangladesh after representing England at U21s level many years ago.

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Although he couldn’t guide them to a win on his first senior cap as Bangladesh drew 0-0 with India, it’s a moment that the Leicester midfielder, currently on loan at Sheffield United, will never forget.

YOU CAN READ CHOUDHURY’S MESSAGE HERE: Hamza Choudhury pens emotional social media post after historic Bangladesh debut

After the game, he posted an emotional social media post reflecting on a ‘proud’ day for him and his family.