Tariq Lamptey is reportedly heading to Leicester, as per Football Insider. However, The Mail suggests his destination could be Ajax, though this also appears to be an unusual fit.
The 24-year-old’s contract with Brighton is set to expire this summer, and he has seen limited action in the first team, featuring just nine times in the Premier League this season.
While Leicester could benefit from bolstering their defensive options, the addition of another right-back would be somewhat surprising.
Lamptey does possess unique qualities that might surpass those of the current squad, but his potential move still comes as a bit of a shock.
On the international stage, Lamptey shares the pitch with Jordan Ayew and Abdul Fatawu, both of whom represent Ghana. Ayew, a seasoned veteran with 109 caps, could play a pivotal role in facilitating the move.
For Lamptey, a former Chelsea academy graduate, the opportunity to team up with Ayew at both club and country levels could hold significant value.
As the transfer window deadline approaches, the coming days will reveal how things unfold. There is some optimism about potential moves, especially with three other signings already confirmed by the club.
In other news, the women’s team has secured Colombian international Karla Torres on a six-month loan deal, marking their third addition this season. The hope is that Torres will bring added strength to the squad and help improve their performance moving forward.
The 18-year-old forward is a rising talent with a growing reputation on the global stage. Torres departs Liga Betplay Dimayor Femenina after playing a crucial role in Santa Fe’s successful 2024 regular season campaign, where the team secured a third-place finish.
Meanwhile, Brandon Cover and Ben Grist have both agreed to loan deals, joining Fleetwood (BC) and Worksop (BG), respectively.
Cover, who recently returned from Port Vale, will spend the remainder of the season in League 2.
Grist, previously with Grimsby, will be playing at level 7 of the English football pyramid. Despite being involved with the U21 group, Grist has only made four appearances this season.
