The January transfer window is well underway, and Leicester City appear to be edging closer to their first signing of 2025.
It has been a quiet start to the winter window for Ruud van Nistelrooy’s side, but fresh reports suggest movement is finally happening at the King Power Stadium. Here’s a roundup of the latest transfer news and rumours concerning the Foxes.
Woyo Coulibaly Transfer Close
Leicester City could be about to secure the signing of Woyo Coulibaly from Italian club Parma. News broke on Friday evening that the club were targeting the 24-year-old full-back, and further details have since emerged.
Reports suggest Leicester will pay €3 million (around £2.5 million) for the player, with Coulibaly expected to sign a four-year contract. If the deal goes through, it will mark Leicester’s first piece of business in the current window.
Francesco Pio Esposito Linked
Meanwhile, Leicester are also being linked with a move for young Italian striker Francesco Pio Esposito. The 19-year-old, currently on loan at Spezia Calcio in Serie B from Inter Milan, has scored nine goals this season.
The Foxes face stiff competition from Manchester United, who are reportedly also keen on the promising forward.
Matt Targett on Leicester’s Radar
In addition to Coulibaly, Leicester could further bolster their full-back options with the signing of Matt Targett from Newcastle United.
Targett, 28, has struggled for game time this season, playing just 11 league minutes. Injury issues kept him out for much of the 2023/24 campaign, and Newcastle appear open to letting him leave this month.
Brentford are also reportedly interested in the left-back, meaning Leicester may have to act quickly to secure his services.