Leicester City are considering a summer swoop for Manchester City goalkeeper Zack Steffen, as detailed in a report from The Telegraph.
The same report has claimed that the Foxes are also considering forgotten Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Harry Winks, in a deal that is completely separate to the Premier League club’s pursuit of James Maddison.
Steffen, who spent last season on loan at Middlesbrough, kept nine clean sheets in 42 league appearances, conceding 50 goals in the process as the Teesside club suffered defeat in the semi-finals of the Championship play-offs.
Should Leicester City strengthen their interest in Man City goalkeeper Zack Steffen?
Three of our writers here at FLW have shared their thoughts regarding Leicester’s interest in Manchester City’s Zack Steffen…
Billy Mulley
Here, we could see Enzo Maresca’s influence and his ability to use his Man City connections effectively, with Steffen proving to be one of the best goalkeepers in the second tier last time out.
After a lot of time in the fringes of first-team football, the 28-year-old swiftly adapted to the demands of the Championship and impressed under Michael Carrick’s stewardship.
With the former Manchester United midfielder in charge, Steffen was tasked with constantly playing out from the back and he succeeded with his good passing range, patience and composure.
His shot-stopping abilities also make him a very strong option for the Foxes and after a season in the Championship last time out, you would expect him to kick on and reach further heights next season if a good opportunity was to come about, and this would be.
This would represent good business if Leicester were to pull this one off.
