According to journalist Ben Jacobs, Leicester City have opted to ‘continue’ with a deal to bring ex-Aston Villa striker Arjan Raikhy to the King Power Stadium on a free transfer.
Who exactly is Arjan Raikhy?
Raikhy is a 20-year-old midfielder who was most recently on Aston Villa’s books, earning £2,500 a week until being released at the end of last season, according to Sky Sports.
Following some time as a free agent, the same source claims that Leicester City are ‘poised to announce’ Raikhy’s signing, which will see him initially link up with the Foxes’ Under-21 team.
Wolverhampton Wanderers, Salford City, Doncaster Rovers, Morecambe and Barrow had all expressed interest in offering Raikhy a new challenge ahead of 2023/24; however, it now looks like he will head to the East Midlands to work under the stewardship of Enzo Maresca, as per The Daily Mail.
Last term, Raikhy formed part of Aston Villa’s development squad and featured 24 times in all competitions for the Young Villans, notching three goals and two assists, as per Transfermarkt.
Born in Wolverhampton, Raikhy has also spent time out on loan at Stockport County and Grimsby Town in the 2021/22 campaign learning his trade.
Speaking to Football FanCast, journalist Jacobs has indicated that Leicester City will look to seal a deal for Raikhy and also detailed that he had been on trial with the club earlier in the window.
Jacobs told FFC: “I would also keep an eye on Arjan Raikhy as well. Who, of course, used to play for Aston Villa and was released by them at the end of the season. He did actually have a trial at Leicester Under-21’s in the earlier part of the summer and was attracting some interest from Wolves as well. It looks like Leicester have chosen to proceed on this front.”
What else possibly happen at Leicester City this season?
Leicester City manager Maresca has already begun work on strengthening his team this window, confirming the signings of Harry Winks, Conor Coady, Mads Hermansen, and Callum Doyle, according to Transfermarkt.
According to Turkish daily Noussour, the Foxes, along with Premier League newcomers Luton Town, are interested in signing Manchester United youngster Hannibal Mejbri on a loan basis.
Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has detailed that Leicester City are also close to signing Montpellier forward Stephy Mavididi, stating on Twitter X: “Stephy Mavididi to Leicester, confirmed as revealed in June and here we go. Deal in place. Agreement on €7.5m plus sell-on clause, player already in England in order to undergo medical tests and sign long term deal.”
According to Football Insider, Swansea City striker Joel Piroe is another striker who could be on his way to Leicester City, who will compete with Southampton and Leeds United to get the Dutchman.
The Foxes are said to be ‘keeping tabs’ on the forward due to the uncertainty surrounding the futures of Patson Daka and Kelechi Iheanacho, both of whom are wanted by many Premier League clubs.
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