Leicester City in talks to sign Harry Winks, interested in Steffen

Leicester City have set their sights on Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Harry Winks, according to The Telegraph.

The Foxes are determined to mount a successful promotion challenge following their recent relegation to the Championship. They have earmarked the 27-year-old as a top target.

New Leicester City manager, Enzo Maresca, has identified Winks as a prime target. Negotiations are underway to secure his services.

While talks between Tottenham and Leicester are ongoing for the potential transfer of England international James Maddison, Leicester’s pursuit of Winks is a separate endeavour. 

Winks’ versatility and his status as an England international have impressed Maresca.

The Italian manager believes the midfielder could play a pivotal role in the squad during their Championship campaign. 

The Spurs midfielder has just over a year left on his contract. The North Londoners will allow him to leave as part of a summer overhaul led by new Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou.

With limited first-team opportunities in recent seasons, the Hemel Hempstead-born midfielder spent last season on loan at Sampdoria in Serie A.

He will be searching for regular game time and could find it at Leicester.

Also, Leicester City have registered their interest in signing Manchester City goalkeeper Zack Steffen.

Maresca, who previously worked as part of Pep Guardiola’s backroom staff at the Etihad Stadium, is familiar with the 28-year-old USA international. 

Steffen serves as Ederson’s backup and has done so in his four years at City. But a move to Leicester, where he will get game time, could tempt him. 

Leicester have been looking for a replacement for Kasper Schmeichel since his departure to OGC Nice a year ago. 

Despite the efforts of Danny Ward and Daniel Iversen last season, the club was unable to avoid Premier League relegation. 

Maresca’s connections with City will aid his pursuit of potential loan or permanent deals with players from the Etihad Campus.