Leicester City may have a second chance to land one of their summer transfer targets, as the club looks to strengthen its squad for the remainder of the season.
The Foxes, who added nine new faces during the 2024 summer window to avoid another relegation battle, are now positioning themselves for a January move for Mostafa Mohamed, the Nantes striker they missed out on earlier in the year.
Despite some successful acquisitions, Leicester fans were disappointed to see the club miss out on a few marquee signings.
The likes of Adam Hlozek opted for Hoffenheim, while Wilfried Zaha’s move fell through, and a major deal for Santiago Gimenez failed to materialise.
However, fresh developments from Sportune via Sport Witness suggest that Mostafa Mohamed’s potential transfer may still be on the cards.
Reports indicate that Nantes are facing financial difficulties, which could force the French side to offload key players to ease their burden.
This situation could benefit Leicester as they look to bring the Egyptian international to the King Power Stadium when the transfer window reopens.
Adding to the intrigue, Mohamed recently switched agents, joining the UK-based CAA Base, whose roster includes current Leicester defender Caleb Okoli and former fan favourite James Maddison. This connection could facilitate negotiations between the club and the player.
Mohamed has enjoyed a productive spell at Nantes, scoring 20 goals since his arrival in the summer of 2023. Known for his physical presence and clinical finishing, he would provide much-needed firepower to a Leicester attack that has struggled at times this season.
Former Ismaily coach and Turkish national team advisor Muhsin Ertugral previously praised Mohamed’s abilities, as reported by King Fut.
“He’s a top goal scorer and is very dangerous in the penalty area,” Ertugral said.
“He’s an influential player, he follows the game really well and is very good in the air.”
Leicester’s forward options have underwhelmed so far, with Jordan Ayew enduring a difficult start at the club, though he did open his account in last weekend’s victory over Southampton.
Meanwhile, Odsonne Edouard, on loan from Crystal Palace, has yet to make a significant impact.
The potential addition of Mohamed could reinvigorate Steve Cooper’s attack and provide a vital boost in the second half of the campaign.
With January fast approaching, Leicester will be hoping that the stars align this time, allowing them to secure a player they initially missed out on.