davieG Posted 27 February Posted 27 February https://sportwitness.co.uk/leicester-city-make-concrete-approach-part-of-foxes-refreshed-transfer-plan/ Leicester City make concrete approach – Part of Foxes refreshed transfer plan By Naveen Ullal - 27th February 2026 Leicester City are in the picture to sign FC Lorient’s Arsène Kouassi. That’s according to Africa Foot, who state Leicester City are battling with Lyon and Eintracht Frankfurt for the 21-year-old’s signature. Kouassi graduated from lower division French club AC Ajaccio and spent two years with their first team before joining FC Lorient in July 2025. The left-back has cemented his place at the Ligue 1 side as he played 1,903 minutes from 23 matches. He mainly operated as a left wing-back and has managed two goals and five assists so far. His performances are already attracting interest from Leicester City, Lyon and Eintracht Frankfurt. The Foxes are the latest English club to look at the Burkina Faso international, after AFC Bournemouth. Two months ago, Sport Witness relayed news that the Cherries have him in their target list, mainly for next season. Leicester City battling with 2 teams His rapid rise at FC Lorient, profile and potential would have seen scouts from several teams take notice. Africa Foot make no mention of Andoni Iraola’s side and are focusing on Leicester City, Lyon and the Bundesliga side. A source close to this case have informed the outlet that the Championship side, the Ligue 1 club and Eintracht Frankfurt have all made ‘concrete enquires’. The approach was made to find out Kouassi’s contract situation and the conditions needed to take him away from FC Lorient. The report makes no mention of these terms. However, they do state Gary Rowett’s side and two other clubs have carried out informal talks with his agent. Foxes face tough competition Africa Foot claim, Leicester City’s plan is to bring players with ‘high release potential’ to the King Power Stadium, and that’s why the Foxes are looking at Kouassi. Rowett’s side are now 22nd in the Championship, while Lyon and Eintracht Frankfurt are in the top flight. This would give the latter two an edge over Leicester City in the race for the fullback. Therefore, the Foxes will have to find a way to tempt Kouassi and convince FC Lorient to secure his services. 1
davieG Posted 27 February Author Posted 27 February Just now, davieG said: Therefore, the Foxes will have to find a way to tempt Kouassi and convince FC Lorient to secure his services. Assuming it's got some merit par for the course = Big £s
Lambert09 Posted 27 February Posted 27 February 1 hour ago, davieG said: Assuming it's got some merit par for the course = Big £s You had me at left back 1
Ric Flair Posted 27 February Posted 27 February To be fair we got Tunchev in League One but this seems very silly.
Vulpine Victor Posted 27 February Posted 27 February We signed Mahrez when we were in the second tier, that worked out pretty well.
LCFCJohn Posted 27 February Posted 27 February 3 years on his contract so a decent fee (doubt we will be paying out transfer fees) and Lyon and Frankfurt interested. Would suggest this is a non starter. 1
coolhandfox Posted 27 February Posted 27 February 4 hours ago, Ric Flair said: To be fair we got Tunchev in League One but this seems very silly. You relegated us already?
Ric Flair Posted 27 February Posted 27 February 4 minutes ago, coolhandfox said: You relegated us already? I think we're long gone but hope i'm wrong 1
coolhandfox Posted 27 February Posted 27 February (edited) 7 minutes ago, Ric Flair said: I think we're long gone but hope i'm wrong Think tomorrow is important, a win alongside 3 games unbeaten would give us a real boost. If we get James, Lascelles fit and keep everyone else fit, I think we.coukd finishes the season like a train. Honestly think this squad under a decent manager can win 5 or 6 on the bounce. Edited 27 February by coolhandfox 1 1
Ric Flair Posted 27 February Posted 27 February 1 hour ago, coolhandfox said: Think tomorrow is important, a win alongside 3 games unbeaten would give us a real boost. If we get James, Lascelles fit and keep everyone else fit, I think we.coukd finishes the season like a train. Honestly think this squad under a decent manager can win 5 or 6 on the bounce. We are capable of anything results wise, I worry there's minimal ability to handle intense pressure though.
fox_favourite Posted 28 February Posted 28 February I very much doubt this sort of transfer will happen. Compete with Lyon and Frankfurt...then we have no chance. This is just waffle to make it look like we're planning. If very very surprised if something like this happened, and almost certainly not happening in League1, which I think we will be. As its partly out of our hands.
fox_favourite Posted 28 February Posted 28 February (edited) 11 hours ago, Ric Flair said: To be fair we got Tunchev in League One but this seems very silly. What a signing he was! Such a cultured CB. Didn't we have Bruno as well in the league 1 team? We had such a good squad for the league and a great manager. Edited 28 February by fox_favourite 3
Nick Posted 28 February Posted 28 February 14 hours ago, Ric Flair said: I think we're long gone but hope i'm wrong I'm not sure we'll beat Norwich who are on a bit of a run at the moment but I still (probably naively) think with JJ and Lascelles to come back we will have enough to survive. 1
Tielemans63 Posted 28 February Posted 28 February It's this guy's childhood dream to play for a drifting League One side
Pita Posted 28 February Posted 28 February Can’t see top putting his hand in his pocket. We only go for loan or free transfers
FrankieADZ Posted 28 February Posted 28 February if hes half decent he'll go bournemouth, cos arent they a part of the same group 1
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