Let’s be honest, the Leicester City Football Club Academy has produced some exceptional footballers over the years. Yet few could be described as being on the absurdly elite level of Barcelona or Real Madrid.
Perhaps one or two; Jamie Vardy would have netted countless goals for either of those superclubs in his prime if granted the chance. Though that hypothetical is tough to picture.
In fact, only two names surfaced in my search for players who have featured for both LCFC and Los Blancos, as well as LCFC and Barça. First of all, gifted midfielder Esteban Cambiasso appeared for Real and the King Power side. In addition, retired England international Gary Lineker played for both City and the Camp Nou giants.
So a precedent is, technically, there for a transfer linking the two. Though direct dealings between Leicester and either Real or Barça don’t seem to have ever taken place.
Nevertheless, the Santiago Bernabéu outfit are reportedly eyeing a Foxes wonderkid to pursue. And the youngster could potentially be used to succeed the possibly outgoing Vinícius Júnior. What’s being reported right now? How should we interpret it all? And what’s the likelihood of a move eventually happening?
Real Madrid target outstanding Leicester City prospect Jeremy Monga as possible Vinícius Júnior successor before he becomes too costly:
A few striking qualities can be highlighted about soon-to-be prized LCFC talent Jeremy Monga. Firstly, his skill level is off the charts. He is already smashing Premier League and Championship records at just 16 (15 in an EPL context). Clearly, his market value will soon soar.
Because of his pedigree and potential, Monga is apparently admired by clubs as massive and influential as Manchester City. But major overseas sides reportedly want to capture the winger as well:
“The Intertwined Futures of Vinícius and Monga
The equation is simple: Vinícius Júnior’s future at the Bernabéu may open the door for Monga’s arrival. If a blockbuster offer for the Brazilian materialises – whether from Europe or Saudi Arabia – Real Madrid already have a prodigy lined up to inherit the left flank.For now, it remains speculation. Yet the parallels with past Madrid moves are striking, and Jeremy Monga’s name is already being whispered around Valdebebas as the next great project.”