Leicester City are set to weaken Premier League rival Newcastle United by poaching a member of their backroom team.
With the backing of owner Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha, Steve Cooper has been busy strengthening Leicester City in the transfer market this summer.
The Foxes have so far completed four first-team transfers in the current window; Issahaku Fatawu, Caleb Okoli, Michael Golding, and Bobby De Cordova-Reid.
The Midlands outfit are expected to further strengthen their ranks before deadline day as they bid to avoid Premier League relegation in 2024/25.
Leicester have opened talks with Arsenal for Reiss Nelson over an initial loan deal with an obligation to buy.
Furthermore, Leicester were handed a boost in their pursuit of Arthur Melo this week when Everton distanced themselves from a move.
Now, another name is set to link up with Leicester very soon.
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Leicester City to sign Ben Dawson from Newcastle United
Journalist Craig Hope, writing on X/Twitter, reported that Leicester City are set to sign Ben Dawson from Newcastle United.
Dawson was the Magpies’ U21 manager but the North East outfit will need to start the hunt for his replacement.
Dawson will join Alan Tate, Steve Rands, Andrew Hughes, Danny Alcock, and Matt Reeves as a member of Cooper’s first-team coaching staff.
Newcastle have since confirmed the move via a statement on X.
They wrote: “Ben Dawson has vacated his position to pursue a first-team coaching opportunity at Leicester City. We thank Ben for his excellent contribution to Newcastle United and wish him well for the future.”
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Who is new Leicester City coach Ben Dawson?
Dawson began his footballing career in January 2009, being appointed Senior Football Development Officer for the Newcastle United Foundation.
He also worked for the Football Association as a Youth Coach Educator and Youth Award Tutor from September 2010 to June 2014.
After leaving the FA, Dawson held various roles during his 10-year stint with Newcastle.
These included Professional Development Phase Coach, Head of Coaching (U21), and First-Team Development Coach.