Leicester City are chasing their second defensive signing of the summer, as they target youngster Callum Doyle.
Doyle has just came off an impressive campaign at Coventry City where he made 44 League and play-off appearances. He was a pivotal link in the side as they reached the play-off final before losing to Luton Town on penalties.
The defender was so impactful that he won the Coventry Player of the Year award. England’s u20 star is a product of his football education having come out of one of the nations top academy’s.
The Manchester City 19-year-old has now returned to his parent club. But doesn’t look set to remain there as Leicester City push hard to secure his signature.
According to The Athletic’s Leicester writer Rob Tanner the clubs close to agreement.
He revealed that negotiations are taking place for the City starlet, with a valuation of between £7million and £10m. Tanner added that The Foxes want to pay £7m while The Citizens will be looking for £10m.
Leicester target Callum Doyle
Leicester‘s interest in Doyle appears to be hugely serious, with Enzo Maresca a huge fan of the youngster, from their time together at the Etihad.
Doyle is a player who has impressed two seasons running on loan, with Sunderland having him in League One for the 2021-22 season. He was praised highly by the boss at that time Alex Neil who called Doyle, ‘supremely talented’.
Speaking on the ‘Beyond The 90 LCFC‘ podcast, Tanner a move for Doyle was inevitable.
He said, “It was inevitable that Enzo [Maresca] would go back, he’s somebody that he [Doyle] really admires… watch this space.”
“Can they convince them to let him go… do Man City think ‘well he’s one we might want to keep.”
Tanner also hinted at potential future moves, suggesting Maresca may not settle for just Doyle. This because of the vast quantity of talented young players on the books at the treble winners.
It has also been suggested that The Foxes will have to utilise the loan market, with some top young players likely to be targeted on loan deals.