Galatasaray forward Wilfried Zaha is seeking an immediate return to the Premier League this summer, according to reports.

The Ivory Coast international is a Crystal Palace icon, notching 90 goals and 62 assists in 458 appearances across all competitions between 2010 and 2023, either side of an unsuccessful spell with Man Utd between 2013 and 2015.

Zaha left Selhurst Park at the end of his contract last summer to join Turkish giants Galatasaray, who he helped win the Super Lig title with nine goals and three assists in 30 appearances — a record extending to 10 goals and five assists in 43 games across all competitions.

However, reports (via Newcastle World) now state that Zaha is ‘desperate’ for a return to the Premier League this summer and would be allowed to leave Galatasaray on loan.

Former club Crystal Palace are understood to have expressed an interest in Zaha, while Leicester City are also potential suitors of the 31-year-old — who has also won the Turkish Super Cup during his time in Istanbul.

Could Newcastle revive Zaha interest?

Newcastle United were reportedly interested in Zaha last summer prior to his move to Turkey, but ultimately declined to pursue the winger any further.

However, the Magpies are undoubtedly short of options on the flanks right now. Anthony Gordon is their star wideman but has been heavily linked with a move to boyhood club Liverpool in recent weeks.

Beyond Gordon, Harvey Barnes and the out-of-favour Ryan Fraser the only senior wingers on the books at St. James’ Park.

With that in mind, would it be the biggest surprise to see Newcastle make a move for Zaha, whose availability on loan would certainly appeal to Eddie Howe’s PSR-limited budget?

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Leicester City are working on a shock deal to sign Wilfried Zaha on a season long loan from Galatasaray according to The Athletic.

Zaha left Crystal Palace on a free transfer last summer and joined Turkish side Galatasaray despite having offers from Saudi Arabia and Italy.

The 31-year-old scored ten league goals in 30 appearances as Galatasaray won the Turkish league, but it appears he could be on the move after just one season.

Leicester working on deal for Zaha

In a surprising turn of events The Athletic have reported that newly promoted Leicester are working on a deal to bring the Ivory Coast international back to the Premier League.

The report adds that Zaha was left out of the squad to face Hatayspor on Friday as the winger is in negotiations over a return to the Premier League.

If the Foxes can pull this deal off the Ivorian will become the club’s fifth summer signing and third attacking reinforcement after Bobby De Cordova Reid and Abdul Fatawu.

The Athletic add that Zaha’s former club Palace had also looked into the possibility of resigning him and have held talks with the Turkish champions.

If Palace were to complete a deal for Zaha it would be the winger’s third spell at Selhurst Park and he’s scored 90 goals and provided 62 assists in 458 games for the Eagles.

Zaha still has plenty to offer and he’s got that Premier League experience which would be vital to a team like Leicester as they aim to beat the drop, whilst a return to Palace would certainly provide a huge boost to the fans and give the club another option in attack following the departure of Michael Olise.

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Leicester conclude their pre-season preparations against Lens on Saturday before they host Tottenham in their first game of the season on August 19th.

Palace meanwhile play French side Nantes on Sunday before they travel to Brentford for their opening game of the season on August 18th.

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Leicester City have a big decision to make in the summer transfer window.

The Foxes were off to a disappointing start to the summer after winning the Championship title at the end of last season as manager Enzo Maresca left the club to take over the Chelsea job and soon key player Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall followed the manager to Stamford Bridge.

Dewsbury-Hall was the club’s best player last season and his numbers prove that.

The English midfielder scored 12 goals and assisted 14 in the Championship last season, guiding the Foxes back to the Premier League.

Now they are looking to find a replacement for the midfielder and according to The Telegraph, they have identified Tottenham midfielder Oliver Skipp as their target.

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The Tottenham midfielder is also being chased by Southampton and Ipswich which will make it difficult for the Foxes to sign the player.

The midfielder is looking for a move away from Tottenham as he is keen to play more and playing time at Spurs has been limited for him.

He is interested in starting a new chapter in his career and the Foxes are waiting in line to make a move for him.

They see him as the player who could fill the void left by the departure of Dewsbury-Hall.

Leicester need a midfield addition this summer and Harry Winks, who played with Skipp at Tottenham, can play a role in convincing the player to join the club.

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Tottenham Hotspur are considering selling winger Manor Solomon this summer, with interest from three Premier League clubs.

According to TBR Football, Brighton, Leicester City, and Wolves have all expressed interest in signing Solomon.

While Tottenham are open to selling the 24-year-old on a permanent deal, the report suggests that an initial loan with an option to buy next summer is the most likely outcome.

The interest in Solomon is not limited to the Premier League. Clubs from Spain and Germany are also monitoring the situation, potentially setting up a competitive market for the winger.

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Manor Solomon’s time at Tottenham marred with injuries

Solomon joined Tottenham on a free transfer from Shakhtar Donetsk but has struggled to make an impact at the North London club due to injuries.

A meniscus injury in his right knee kept him sidelined for much of the season, limiting him to just 198 minutes across five Premier League appearances, during which he managed to provide two assists.

Despite these setbacks, Solomon’s previous performances for Shakhtar, where he scored 22 goals and provided 9 assists in 106 appearances, make him an attractive target for mid-table Premier League clubs looking to bolster their attacking options.

Tottenham’s openness to a sale stems from the potential financial benefit. Since Solomon was signed on a free transfer, any sale would result in a pure profit for the club, which could be a motivating factor in their willingness to negotiate.

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Leicester City are leading the race to sign Brighton star Facundo Buonanotte and they could beat Scottish champions Celtic to sign the player, according to the Daily Mail.

It’s rumored that Buonanotte’s medical at Leicester might happen today.

The Foxes are hoping to find a loan arrangement that would allow him to play in their colors for the whole season.

Last season, Buonanotte made 36 appearances for Brighton in all competitions, with four goals and one assist.

The 19-year-old forward is a target for Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers as the player has been linked to a potential departure from the Seagulls.

Brighton are content that he is leaving on a loan, and it looks like Leicester are the team that will be signing the player.

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Feyenoord were reportedly in the process of completing a deal with the player, however, Leicester were reportedly “working on the deal in the background” and they have now won the race to sign him.

The Foxes are strengthening their squad this summer as they are looking to continue their stay in the Premier League beyond next season.

After losing manager Enzo Maresca and midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Leicester were off to a poor start to the summer but after making some signings under new manager Steve Cooper, they are slowly building a competitive squad.

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Leicester, Ipswich and Southampton are all interested in signing Tottenham midfielder Oliver Skipp according to reports.

Spurs are looking to sell a number of players this summer and they are reportedly prepared to let Skipp go as he searches for more regular first team football.

Ange Postecoglou’s side have already signed midfielders Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall which means Skipp has fallen further down the pecking order.

Leicester, Ipswich and Southampton interested in Skipp

The 23-year-old has been at the club since the age of eight and made 24 appearances for Spurs last season, but The Telegraph have reported the north London club are prepared to let the midfielder go with all three promoted clubs interested in securing his services.

Leicester lost star man Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall to Chelsea and a move to the King Power would see him link up with former team-mate Harry Winks, whilst Ipswich and Southampton are looking to strengthen their squads in an attempt to beat the drop.

Skipp has three years remaining on his contract and has made 106 appearances for Spurs, scoring just once, whilst he had a successful loan spell at Norwich during the 2020/2021 season.

The midfielder isn’t the only player who could be leaving the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium with Emerson Royal and Richarlison possibly on their way out as well.

Spurs are in talks with AC Milan over the transfer of Royal, whilst Saudi side Al-Ahli have expressed interest in Richarlison, although they are yet to make a bid for the Brazilian.

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In terms of incomings Postecoglou’s side appear to be making some progress in their pursuit of Bournemouth striker Dominic Solanke who scored 19 Premier League goals last season.

Fabrizio Romano has stated that talks are underway with the Cherries and Solanke has given the green light to the move.

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Three Premier League clubs are showing interest in Liverpool talent Ben Doak as the Reds are keen to loan the winger out for the 2024/25 campaign. 

Last season was a disaster for the 18-year-old as the youngster suffered a meniscus injury which caused him to miss the majority of the campaign. This came off the back of a very positive pre-season for Doak and many Liverpool fans felt he was ready to make a big impact on the term.

Doak would only play in five matches for Liverpool last season as a result of his setback and the Merseyside club feel that a loan move would suit the player’s development ahead of the 2024/25 campaign getting underway.

According to Football Insider, Brentford, Leicester City and Southampton have all registered an interest in the Liverpool star, however, none of the Premier League clubs have yet to make a move.

Experience in England’s top flight would go a long way in helping the Scottish star cement a place in Liverpool’s starting 11 and the 18-year-old will have an eye on the right-wing role at Anfield given the uncertain future of Mohamed Salah.

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This season is crucial to Ben Doak’s Liverpool future

Salah’s contract at Liverpool expires in 2025, which means that this season could be the Egyptian’s last at Anfield, which frees up the right-wing role for the 2025/26 campaign. Should Doak impress at a Premier League club this term, that would put the youngster in prime position to take over from the superstar.

Liverpool fans have already been impressed with what they have seen from Doak so far and being only 18, there is a lot more room for development, which will excite the Anfield faithful.

The Merseyside club need to make sure they send the winger to a club where he will get regular minutes as a successful loan spell could save the Reds a lot of money next summer should they need to replace Salah.

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According to a report in De Telegraaf, newly-promoted Premier League side Leicester City are interested in signing Ajax winger Steven Bergwijn.

The Dutch international player has attracted interest from Leicester City and a move to bring him back to the Premier League is already in motion.

The Foxes have identified the player as their target this summer and they have initiated contact with Ajax to sign the 26-year-old.

The Dutch team that advanced to the Euro 2024 semifinals included Bergwijn.

He made two appearances, starting on the right side of their quarterfinal and semifinal matches against Romania and Turkey.

Since joining Ajax in the summer of 2022 from Tottenham, Bergwijn—who can play both as a striker and winger—has been impressive for the Dutch club.

The Dutchman signed a permanent contract with Ajax after leaving Spurs two years ago.

His most memorable Tottenham match—ironically—came against Leicester a few months before his departure from the North London club.

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Bergwijn scored two late goals against Brendan Rodger’s Leicester City, the first one in the 95th minute and the second one in the 97th minute, to guide Spurs to a famous victory.

Despite not being able to establish himself as a regular starter at Tottenham, the player showed flashes of brilliance.

Leicester City can provide Bergwijn another chance in England

He lacked consistency and Spurs eventually decided to allow him to move back to the Eredivisie.

Leicester City manager Steve Cooper is now looking to add quality to his squad as he prepares the team to play in the Premier League.

Transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano has also confirmed that Leicester City have approached Ajax to ask about Bergwijn and the conditions regarding a possible deal.

With just under ten days left in the new Premier League season to start, it is time for the Foxes to act swiftly.

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Leicester City are reportedly interested in signing a player who has impressed at the Paris Olympics this summer.

The Foxes have lost manager Enzo Maresca to Chelsea this summer after he guided the club to win the Championship title and earn promotion to the Premier League.

Along with Maresca, key member of the starting line up, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall left the club to join the manager at Stamford Bridge.

The former Premier League champions are now looking to make a new signing in the midfield position in order to cope with the loss of Dewsbury-Hall.

According to The Athletic, manager Steven Cooper is interested in signing Morocco international midfielder Amir Richardson this summer.

The player helped his country reach the semifinal of the Olympics, where they were beaten by Spain.

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The Foxes were closely monitoring the player’s progress in Paris and they have been hugely impressed by what they’ve seen.

The 22-year-old is valued by Reims at around £13 million, and Leicester will likely have competition for his services from a number of Serie A teams.

Before the start of the new season, the newly promoted Premier League club need additions to their squad in order to ensure their safety in the league next season.

They are going to find it difficult to cope without Maresca and Dewsbury-Hall but their issues can be addressed in the transfer market if they make the right moves.

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Chelsea have agreed to loan striker David Datro Fofana to Leicester City for the upcoming season, according to reports.

The three-time Ivory Coast international joined the Blues in January 2023 after catching the eye with 24 goals in 65 appearances for Norwegian side Molde — helping them win the league and cup double in 2022.

However, Fofana has only made four senior Chelsea appearances so far, finding more opportunities out on loan, first at Union Berlin before being recalled and sent to Burnley, where he scored four goals in 15 Premier League appearances despite the Clarets suffering relegation.

But Fofana still doesn’t appear to be favoured at Stamford Bridge, with LondonWorld reporting that the 21-year-old has agreed to join Leicester on loan for 2024/25.

The report states that La Liga side Villarreal also showed interest in Fofana, but the player prefers to stay in the Premier League and is now merely waiting for talks between the two clubs to be finalised.

Leicester have been on the lookout for a new striker after declining to renew the contract of Kelechi Iheanacho, who has since joined Sevilla on a free transfer.

At the King Power Stadium, Fofana will battle against Jamie Vardy, Patson Daka and Tom Cannon for the starting No.9 spot under Steve Cooper, who takes over from Championship-winning manager Enzo Maresca — who has, of course, joined Fofana’s parent club.

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