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https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/leicester-city-vow-invest-transfers-9391827 Leicester City vow to invest in transfers as lucrative deal and new kit release date announced The club have agreed a two-year deal with online gambling site BC.Game, who can only be their shirt sponsors for two seasons before they'll be banned by the Premier League ByJordan Blackwell 12:53, 5 JUL 2024 The new shirt sponsorship deal will see investment into Steve Cooper's squad, Leicester City say The new shirt sponsorship deal will see investment into Steve Cooper's squad, Leicester City say (Image: Plumb Images/Leicester City FC via Getty Images) Leicester City have announced online gambling site BC.Game as their new front of shirt sponsors. City’s home shirt for the new Premier League season will be released at 9am on Saturday, July 6, and will bear the crypto casino’s logo for the first time. The club say it is one of the most valuable sponsorship deals in their history and should help their cause in the transfer market as they look to build a squad capable of staying in the Premier League. The deal with BC.Game lasts for two years. From 2026-27, gambling sponsorships will be banned on the fronts of shirts in the Premier League. Over the past few years, campaigners have fought to eradicate widespread gambling advertising in football, with government investigations into the matter too. The new shirt sponsor means City’s owners, King Power, will no longer have their company logo on the front of the club’s matchday shirts - but it will remain on training kits. City Women will have a different front of shirt sponsor, due to be announced on July 20, when their home kit for the new WSL season is released. There’s no date yet on when City’s away or third kits will be revealed. The club’s chief executive, Susan Whelan, said the deal allowed City to “invest in a competitive squad”. The club are close to making a number of signings as they build a team for Steve Cooper to lead into the Premier League. Whelan said: “We welcome BC.GAME to Leicester City – an opportunity to work with an innovative partner in a new category for the club. As a leading global operator in a rapidly evolving environment, BC.GAME already have a history of successful relationships in sport and we look forward to the development of a mutually beneficial partnership. “The ability to attract high-value partners upon our return to the Premier League is vital to our determination to re-establish Leicester City among the game’s elite, to continue to invest in a competitive squad and to ensure the best possible experience for our supporters.”

We had a chance with the Con-Lib Government but it was the wrong option and didn't survive the vote. Maybe people should have voted yes and pushed for a better option once it was up and running. In all my years of being able to vote and I've moved up to 11 times I've rarely ever been in a situation where my vote would make the slightest difference.

Leicester City will travel to Germany as part of their pre-season preparations to face Bundesliga side FC Augsburg on Saturday 3 August (2:30pm kick-off). More on this story... Leicester City To Face RC Lens In Pre-Season Friendly Foxes To Travel To Shrewsbury Town In Pre-Season - Friendly confirmed against German side FC Augsburg - Tie to take place at Illerstadion in Kempten, Germany The fixture, which will take place in the Bavarian town of Kempten in Germany, is to be played at local venue Illerstadion and will follow a European training camp for new Manager Steve Cooper and his team. FC Augsburg will provide some stern opposition for the Foxes, who are preparing for a return to Premier League football next month, having finished 11th in last season’s Bundesliga. The game is the latest addition to City's pre-season schedule, with games away to Shrewsbury Town (23 July) and RC Lens (10 August) already confirmed ahead of the Premier League opener at home to Tottenham Hotspur on Monday 19 August. Confirmed pre-season fixtures Shrewsbury Town vs. LCFC Pre-season friendly Tuesday 23 July The Croud Meadow Kick-off: 7:45pm FC Augsburg vs. LCFC Pre-season friendly Saturday 3 August Illerstadion Kick-off: 2:30pm RC Lens vs. LCFC Saturday 10 August Pre-season friendly Stade Bollaert-Delelis Kick-off: 3pm All fixtures subject to change. All times BST. Tickets will be available to purchase via FC Augsburg’s website.

Must have offered more ££££ than Fulham unless he likes the Leicestershire countryside.

https://eplindex.com/114446/revealed-bad-news-for-leicester-city-as-their-psr-fate-is-revealed.html Revealed: Bad News for Leicester City as Their PSR Fate is Revealed Jul 4, 2024 By Alex Bates Leicester City’s Premier League Predicament: Facing PSR Charges Leicester’s Struggle Against Premier League Authority Leicester City’s ongoing battle with Premier League authorities took another hit as their appeal against a Profit and Sustainability (PSR) charge was dismissed by an independent commission. This ruling means the Premier League retains the power to enforce actions against the Foxes for alleged financial breaches during the three seasons leading up to 2022-23. Initially charged in March, Leicester’s contention stemmed from their status in the English Football League (EFL) at the time of the charge, arguing the Premier League’s lack of jurisdiction over them due to their relegation in 2023. Despite this, the commission affirmed the top flight’s authority to continue its pursuit. A statement from Leicester reflected their discontent: “LCFC notes the publication today of the decision of the Premier League Commission. The Club is disappointed with the decision, which does not appear to reflect the wording of the Premier League’s Rules, and has lodged an appeal.” Financial Fair Play and Leicester’s Premier League Return The heart of the issue lies in Leicester’s financial operations during their recent Premier League campaigns. The club, having made a triumphant return to the Premier League by clinching the Championship title last season, finds itself grappling with substantial losses. Their latest financial statements up to June 30, 2023, reveal a staggering £89.7 million loss, bringing their total deficit across the scrutinized period to over £215 million. Despite these daunting figures, Leicester’s situation is somewhat mitigated by the possibility of claiming ‘add backs’. This means certain expenditures, notably those on football infrastructure, could be offset against their losses. The rules of the top flight permit clubs to incur losses up to £105 million over three years—or £35 million annually—before sanctions are applied. In the previous financial year alone, Leicester reported a record loss of £92.5 million, and a year before that, a £33.1 million loss—even as they celebrated their first FA Cup victory. Leicester’s Defence Against Premier League Charges Leicester’s stance has been one of resilience and defiance against what they perceive as overreach by football authorities. When charged, the club expressed their surprise and disappointment, particularly over the timing, as they were no longer in the Premier League. They vowed to defend themselves “from any unlawful acts by the football authorities, should they seek to exercise jurisdiction where they cannot do so”. The Premier League, however, confirmed the appeal’s dismissal, stating, “An independent Commission has dismissed a challenge by Leicester City FC that it has no jurisdiction to consider an alleged breach of Profitability and Sustainability Rules (PSRs).” Looking Ahead: Leicester’s Premier League Challenge As Leicester City gears up to navigate through these tumultuous waters, the broader implications for their future in the Premier League cannot be understated. The outcome of their final appeal will crucially dictate not just potential sanctions but will also test the governance and enforcement of financial regulations within English football. For a club that has experienced both the zenith of a Premier League title and the nadirs of financial losses, the journey ahead is fraught with challenges but also opportunities for redemption and resilience. In sum, Leicester City’s saga with the Premier League over PSR charges encapsulates a broader narrative of financial management, regulatory challenges, and the harsh realities of football economics. As they continue to contest the league’s authority, the football world watches closely, keen to see how this battle will shape the future of club governance in the Premier League.

Aye but at least our fans have a legitimate interest and are not trying to make money with ignorant half truths

Seems like they've only read the headlines. The Arsenal View - https://untold-arsenal.com/archives/107782 But now moving on… we have the case of Leicester City. They have been fighting the League in terms of their breaches of Profitability and Sustainability Rules, Because they have appealed we don’t know how many points they are having deducted, but that deduction will apply this coming season. The appeal of Leicester has always (to me if no one else) looked rather weird since the essence of it seemed to be (and here I quote the Telegraph) “the Premier League had no jurisdiction to punish the club as the alleged breach occurred in the 2022/23 season, when they were last competing in the top division.” In reply the Premier League said: “An independent Commission has dismissed a challenge by Leicester City FC that it has no jurisdiction to consider an alleged breach of Profitability and Sustainability Rules. “In March, the Premier League referred the club to the Independent Commission for the alleged breach. Leicester City subsequently challenged the Commission’s authority to hear the case. The alleged breach relates to the PSRs for Season 2022/23, when the club was a member of the Premier League.” Of course, if Leicester won their case and had their points deducted last time they were a Premier League club it would make no odds except the record would show them coming bottom rather than 18th. Here’s the table as it was recorded at the time… Team P W D L F A GD Pts 17 Everton 38 8 12 18 34 57 -23 36 18 Leicester City 38 9 7 22 51 68 -17 34 19 Leeds United 38 7 10 21 48 78 -30 31 20 Southampton 38 6 7 25 36 73 -37 25 As ever in nonsense appeals like this, there is an independent commission to have a look, and they of course said this was all a load of turnips, and so Leicester appealed against the findings of the appeal. Their actions form a notable contrast with those of Everton and Nottingham Forest who have appealed according to the rule book and then accepted the ruling and simply got on with matters. Because we don’t know how many points Leicester will be deducted I guess the league tables will leave them with all their points in the new season, until the matter is decided. Possibly in 2025. The rules clearly state that clubs cannot exceed losses of £105 million over a three-year reporting period. Leicester didn’t just exceed that figure they drove a coach, several horses and quite possibly a couple of tanks through it knocking up losses of £182.20m in just two seasons. That is to say they were 73% over the limit.

https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/leicester-city-transfer-strategy-budget-9389339 From the Mercs Questions and Answers Edition OPINION By Jordan Blackwell Q: At the moment I feel really disillusioned with the club. I think it's the lack of information that's getting to me the most. If we've signed Fatawu, why not tell us? Have we signed the lad from Chelsea or not? When can we expect a new kit? Have we ditched plans to improve the stadium? When can we expect to know about deductions? What is the often mentioned but never detailed 'long term strategy'? The list goes on. All the club seem to want at the moment is our money (through ST cards and ridiculous match prices). I'm feeling that they no longer want fans, people who care about the club and are invested in its success but ask questions. They just want a load of client reference number holders who pay their cash, clap politely and then go home until the next time. A: I don't think you're alone in feeling that way. And your last point, about the club not wanting any pushback from supporters, instead preferring dispassionate match-goers to pay their money and nothing more, does get to the heart of a problem at a lot of clubs these days. The game is, sadly, a business and clubs are focused on making money where they can. They don't have to engage with fans if that money's coming in. And with City, they've made themselves look bad with the physical season ticket charge and the matchday prices. It looks like a cash-grab, even though their season tickets are among the cheapest in the Premier League. With the £25 charge, I get the impression it's as much about security and knowing who is in the stadium as anything else. But I don't think they can frame it as an 'incentive' to go digital when they're charging extra. To be a true incentive, they needed to introduce the push for digital in a season where they were freezing season-ticket prices, so that they could then offer a £25 discount to anybody who chooses to have their season ticket on their phone. With the matchday prices, I do feel they've hidden how much of a sharp rise it is. I've asked, but so far there's no answer on how many games will be in the new Category C bracket, and so at the lowest price point. It looks like there will still be a handful of matches where the cheapest ticket has gone up £9 on the last Premier League season, from £30 to £39. That's a big jump in two years. But, they sold out nearly every week last season. The last time they were in the Championship, there were routinely 5,000 empty seats. I suspect the ticket prices will only stop going up when they stop being bought. As for the lack of communication, that’s how it’s been for a while. That's been a frustration of fans for a long time. On stuff like Fatawu, I think because it's been clear for so long that he's signing, it can seem like the club are being really slow on it. But I do think that's partially because fans are so invested in the day-to-day rumours and tidbits of information. It feels like the updates are incremental and that can exacerbate the feeling of it taking ages. But I suspect at most clubs there is a signing like that, where everybody knows it's happening but it just hasn't been announced yet. It's the same with kits. As far as I'm aware, at least half the Premier League clubs haven't announced their new strips for the season yet, so I don't think that's too much of a concern. But yes, I do agree with you, I do think the club could keep fans more in the loop on things. Hopefully with more supporters joining the Foxes Trust, that will give them a stronger voice to ask for greater communication.

History of Leicestershire in Images Mervin Wallace · 53 m · ON THE 5th JULY 1841 Thomas Cook began his international travel company in 1841, with a successful one-day rail excursion to Loughborough. It was from these humble roots that a whole new kind of travel business developed. The first railway excursion left Campbell Street Station in Leicester for Loughborough on the 5th July 1841 at the cost of one shilling per passenger. Amongst the 485 passengers was Thomas Cook's seven year old son John Mason Cook. The party travelled in open tub-style carriages and was accompanied by a band.

Is this car parks where you don't get threatened or beaten up?

https://www.footballinsider247.com/exclusive-leicester-city-to-announce-michael-golding-signing/ Exclusive: Leicester City to announce Michael Golding signing Pete O'Rourke, Transfer Correspondent Thu 4 July 2024 13:47, UK Leicester City will confirm the signing of Chelsea midfielder Michael Golding imminently with an announcement expected later on Thursday, sources have told Football Insider. The clubs have now reached a full agreement over the terms of the deal after the midfielder completed the formalities of the move at Leicester’s training ground. Football Insider exclusively revealed on 30th June that Leicester had agreed a fee of £4million with Chelsea for Golding after a breakthrough in talks. Golding has signed a four-year deal with the Foxes, leaving Chelsea six years after coming through the academy at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea gem Michael Golding to complete Leicester City transfer today The midfielder has just one senior appearance to his name, coming off the bench during the Blues’ 4-0 FA Cup victory against Preston North End in January. Just three days later, he was named on the bench as Chelsea fell to Middlesbrough in the EFL Cup as Mauricio Pochettino handed him experience with the first team.

https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/local-news/bereaved-father-donates-huge-nature-9382703 Bereaved father donates huge nature reserve to Leicestershire in memory of son Nature-lover James Adler died suddenly last year, aged 42 A Leicestershire father whose 42-year-old son died suddenly last year has donated 50 acres of pasture land to the Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust. The site, just outside Market Harborough, will become a nature reserve. Michael Adler's son, James, passed away in May last year. The land, which Michael enjoyed exploring when he was younger, was to be left to him in Michael's will. Instead, the wildlife trust has announced it will be taking over ownership of Michael's land, and it will become "a beautiful legacy to his son". The trust will aim to maximise the number of species of plants and animals on the land, which will be known as The James Adler Reserve, to boost biodiversity in the area and create a new nature reserve for local people. Michael said: “I had always intended to leave this land to James, but he died unexpectedly in May last year. Emotionally, I was extremely attached to the land. "For much of my early childhood I had lived with my grandparents in Great Bowden and had the free run over acres of land. In summer I loved getting up early and going with the family’s Shetland collie to pick mushrooms and enjoy the quietness of my surroundings, punctuated only by the dawn chorus of many birds. "James joined me on visits to the land on several occasions and was the obvious person to take over. With him gone it was clear that the Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust should be approached to accept the land as a gift.” Part of the land will be turned into wetland and new trees will be planted on the site James died not long after becoming the chief executive officer of Ashdown Forest in East Sussex. Michael said: "He loved his job and looked after a large area with a variety of habitats, including heathland. "From his pre-school days James was fascinated by nature. He would have loved to have been responsible for the land at Great Bowden, and it is most appropriate that the new reserve is to be named after him.” Part of the 50 acres will be turned into a wetland area to encourage amphibians and dragonflies, among other things, while new trees will also be planted. Joe Davis, head of nature reserves at the trust, said: “The land has exciting possibilities for both wildlife and people. We hope to plant woodland to improve biodiversity and capture carbon where the upper parts of the reserve offer greatest potential for woodland expansion. Initially we will be studying the land to see what the best options are and to make plans for the land’s future.” The 50 acres has been given to Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust The land is in two parts on either side of the A6 near Great Bowden. Anyone wishing to help develop the future of the James Adler Reserve is encouraged to get in touch with the trust by emailing [email protected]

When I started this thread my concerns where about how dirty it was it's seemingly got worse judging from the above article. Glad going into is something I do even less of these days than I did back then.

https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/leicester-news/im-scared-even-look-them-9383551 'I'm scared to even look at them' - worry over 'almost lawless' Leicester city centre street In response, police said they worked to 'support members of the street lifestyle community' ByTom MackSenior Reporter 13:39, 4 JUL 2024UPDATED13:45, 4 JUL 2024 A picture taken by business owner Sandra Potts who described it as a "common sight" (Image: Sandra Potts) People drinking, taking drugs and sitting apparently unconscious in a Leicester city centre street are causing concern for nearby businesses. Traders in Cank Street told LeicestershireLive they had seen an increase in anti-social behaviour since Paper Tiger closed. They said a bench in Cank Street, and the closed shop's sheltered entrance, had become a popular spot for people allegedly taking illegal drugs, among other undesireable activities. Sandra Potts, owner of Sandra May Hair Studio, described the scene in the image above as a "common sight" in recent weeks. She said: "It's not nice at all and it's upsetting for my clients and my staff. Since Paper Tiger closed, and a few other shops in the [nearby] Malcolm Arcade have gone, it's been quiet around here, so they come here, shoot up on the bench and then go into their own world. "The council and police have been doing things in the past but it seems to have got a lot worse in the past couple of weeks." Another business owner, Asif Noori, of Quality Stitch, opposite the former Paper Tiger store, agreed the problems were getting worse. He said: "They've been going there since it closed a few months ago and some are taking drugs. "I don't know what it is they're smoking - I'm scared to even look at them. It tends to be worse later on at about 4pm when things get quieter, but it can be at any time at all. The other day there was a man and a woman and they seemed to be high on drugs and they were running around, shouting, first arguing and then laughing." The concerns come after LeicestershireLive readers said they did not feel safe coming into the city centre. The comments were made in response to the news that the city's branch of M&S was to close. At the time, one person said "Our city centre has become a place you wouldn’t want to be in! It’s dirty and people feel unsafe!" Another added that they found visiting the city unpalatable because "there's the gauntlet of drunks, druggies groups of men [and] beggers to pass". "You run the risk of being knocked over by all the food delivery bikers who have a blatant disregard to pedestrians in pedestrian areas, then there is all the homeless beggars and druggies everywhere the smell of weed is awful, no police anywhere," said a third. Comparing the city with Fosse Park, a reader described Leicester as "dirty and you don't feel safe - at least at Fosse Park you feel safe and it's clean, without beggars and drug users." In relation to the latest concerns, Blake Edwards, who owns a hairdressers in Cank Street, said: "It's all the time now. And it can be any time of day from first thing to later in the evening. "It's almost lawless. They're usually smoking from some sort of pipe. They do it with pens, sucking smoke up a pen or other tube. "They will do it anywhere there's shelter - fire exits, the Paper Tiger entrance. They're confident to just do it openly almost anywhere, knowing that there's no repercussions. "And of course it affects us as a business. It's all about the experience for our clients, and if they're witnessing all these things on their way here it could put them off. "They should be able to feel at ease coming into the city centre. But they don't feel safe." He said he had been reporting anti-social behaviour to Leicestershire Police regularly and that officers had visited his business and encouraged him to keep reporting such incidents. But he said he feared there were not enough police officers in Leicester to make much difference. Mr Edwards added: "There's anti-social behaviour all over the city centre, so it's nothing new. A lot of them have mental health problems and are spending the day drinking, and it's a problem. The other day I passed a drunk man standing in the middle of Market Street with a can of drink in his hand and everyone having to avoid him." A member of staff at another nearby business, who did not want to be named, said: "You see it more and more and it puts people off coming into Leicester. They need more police out on the beat or there's just no deterrent to stop people getting drunk and taking drugs." A spokesman for Leicestershire Police told LeicestershireLive: "Officers from the Central Leicester Neighbourhood Policing Area carry out regular proactive patrols of the city centre. "The team works closely with Leicester City Council’s community safety department to support members of the street lifestyle community and signpost them to other support networks where appropriate." A Leicester City Council spokesperson said: "Leicester City Council actively engages with businesses in the area and across the city centre and we encourage reporting whenever this behaviour occurs. The council works in partnership with Leicestershire Police and the Business Improvement District (BID) to understand and tackle these issues and we will ensure that we increase our presence in the area and take action where anti-social behaviour is reported to us."

China Report ASEAN · Follow 1 d · China's 1st hydrogen-powered smart tram rolled off the assembly line Mon in Yibin, SW China's Sichuan. The zero-emission tram with a 35MPa hydrogen storage system can run over 200 km on a single fill-up, meeting the long-distance operational needs of urban public transport.

Bargain - Booked

Is It official yet or do we have to pay to find out?

A photographer and his wife planted 2 million trees in 20 years to restore a destroyed forest, and now even the animals are back, certainly an example to follow.

Wigston In Photos 1950-2000 added a new photo. Suggested for you · 23 h · Wigston Glen Parva Junction British Railways Diesel Multiple Unit 12:52 Leicester - Birmingham February 17th 1968 (Photo by Peter Green) Oh how we could do with these stations now. I used to get the train from London Road Station to here to visit an Aunt & Uncle

Leicester Memories Mervin Wallace · 1 h · A LITTLE LEICESTERSHIRE TRIVIA - Both the 1960s 10/- and £1 banknotes were designed by Leicester artist, Robert Sargent Austin RA PPRWS PPRE . He was was born in Leicester on the 23rd June 1895 and died on the 18th September 1973 in Burnham Overy. He was a noted artist, illustrator, engraver and currency designer and widely considered to be one of Britain's leading mid-twentieth century printmakers. Austin studied at Leicester Municipal School or Art from 1909 to 1913. Austin acted as an advisor on the design of banknotes to the Bank of England between 1956 and 1961.

Got 41 names still missing 9

Mistaken identity they where looking for Englebert Humperdinck

https://www.thewrexhaminsider.com/news/lewis-brunt-delivers-verdict-on-hostile-wrexham-fans-after-completing-leicester-city-switch/ Lewis Brunt delivers verdict on ‘hostile’ Wrexham fans after completing Leicester City switch Wed 3 July 2024 18:00 Olly Dawes Wrexham have secured a second signing of the summer transfer window after landing Leicester City defender Lewis Brunt. Wrexham have been going from strength to strength ever since the arrival of Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds. Back-to-back promotions mean Wrexham are now battling against League One clubs – something few could have predicted even five years ago. That does though mean that Wrexham need reinforcements this summer and Phil Parkinson has now secured two signings. Goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo penned a permanent deal with Wrexham in June having seen his Arsenal deal expire this summer. That was a major coup for Wrexham and Parkinson has managed to follow that up with another impressive signing this week. Lewis Brunt on Wrexham fans Brunt spent last season on loan at Mansfield Town and helped the Stags win promotion to League One alongside Wrexham. Mansfield wanted to sign Brunt permanently and made him their ‘number one target’ – but Wrexham have managed to pounce. Brunt has joined Wrexham for an undisclosed fee, committing his future to the club whilst adding depth to Parkinson’s options at the back. One curiosity is that Brunt’s last game of league action came against Wrexham as Mansfield lost 2-0 at the STōK Cae Ras. Brunt was substituted at half time in that game and didn’t play again before the end of the season as injury struck. Now preparing to become a home player at the STōK Cae Ras, Brunt has delivered his verdict on Wrexham fans. Speaking to Wrexham’s official YouTube channel, Brunt admitted that he thought the Wrexham fanbase was ‘hostile’, but is now glad to be n their side rather than against them. “Playing here at Wrexham’s home ground was a little bit hostile but it’s going to be a nice feeling having them behind me instead of against me this season,” said Brunt. Brunt versatility vital for Wrexham Wrexham needed defensive options this summer having released Ben Tozer, Aaron Hayden and Jordan Tunnicliffe. Brunt comes to bolster those defensive options and his versatility is immensely valuable to Parkinson. The 23-year-old can play in any of the three centre back slots in Parkinson’s 3-5-2 approach and has even played as a left back and right back in the past. Brunt also has extensive history as a defensive midfield, so that versatility to play in so many positions makes him really important moving forward. Another player who will hopefully have his best years ahead of him, Brunt can now kick on and develop at Wrexham, potentially making himself a valuable asset moving forward.

https://www.getfootballnewsfrance.com/2024/leicester-city-and-everton-compete-to-sign-reims-amir-richardson/ According to a report from L’Équipe, Premier League rivals Leicester City and Everton are in competition to sign Stade de Reims midfielder Amir Richardson (22). Richardson, who had a breakthrough campaign on loan with Le Havre AC in the 2022/23 season, had a more difficult campaign last time around. Under Will Still and then Samba Diawara, the technically-gifted midfielder made just 14 starts in Ligue 1 as he fell down the pecking order after a summer of big spending. Those starts became fewer and further between as the season progressed. Despite the managerial change at Reims, Richardson could leave the club this summer. That is despite the appointment of Luka Elsner, with whom the Morocco international worked at Le Havre. L’Équipe understands that Leicester and Everton are both interested, as are Serie A side Udinese, however, for now, no side are willing to meet Reims’ €10m valuation of Richardson, whose contract runs until 2027. That price tag has also forced another interested party, RC Strasbourg Alsace, to pull out of the running. GFFN | Luke Entwistle https://sportwitness.co.uk/everton-leicester-show-interest-midfielder-asking-price-stopped-transfer-offers-dead/ Everton and Leicester show interest in midfielder – But asking price has stopped transfer offers from arriving By Sean Lunt -3rd July 2024 SHARE Everton and Leicester City have both shown an interest in Reims midfielder Amir Richardson this summer but seem unwilling to pay his €10m asking price. That’s according to L’Equipe, who report that Everton, Leicester and Udinese have all shown an interest in the 22-year-old midfielder. They explain that Richardson could leave the French side this summer after managing just 14 starts under Will Still and Samba Diawara last season. Everton, Leicester and Udinese have all shown an interest in him but Reims €10m asking price has deterred anyone from making a bid as yet, being considered too high by the interested parties. The aforementioned trio have so far shown no desire to pay such a figure, while Strasbourg also withdrew their interest because of it. Whether there is any room for negotiation isn’t mentioned and, in the meantime, Richardson is focused on a busy summer, in which he will be competing at the Olympics with Morocco. He returned to training with the French side last Wednesday under new manager Luka Elsner, who knows him well after managing him at Le Havre. Whether his arrival at the club leads to a decision to stay where he is remains to be seen, but at the moment neither Everton, Leicester nor anyone else have showing a willingness to pay Reims €10m asking price.