Leicester City is set to replace one of their star players with a Polish international midfielder as part of a swap deal.
Following the appointment of Steve Cooper, who took over from Enzo Maresca now at Chelsea, Leicester City has been active behind the scenes. Cooper quickly brought in a set-piece coach from Norwich City and has shown interest in Belgian international Arthur Theate.
However, Leicester is currently appealing a breach of Premier League spending rules and faces potential penalties before the PSR deadline on June 30. As a result, Cooper has struggled to secure the future of a key player, who now seems poised to leave in a swap deal involving a Premier League midfielder.
Key Player Departing
🚨🔵 EXCL: Brighton and Leicester City agreed on swap deal.
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall to Brighton and Jakub Moder to Leicester. 🔁
Medical already booked for both! 🩺
Moder also gave green light as per @wlodar85.
❗️ But then Chelsea inquired about Dewsbury-Hall… no bid, yet. pic.twitter.com/fUTMquK5Yf
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 27, 2024
Leicester’s star player Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, who managed 26 goal contributions last season and helped the team gain promotion from the Championship, is set to leave. According to Fabrizio Romano, Leicester and Brighton have agreed on a swap deal for Dewsbury-Hall and Polish midfielder Jakub Moder. Despite interest from Chelsea, Brighton seems the likely destination for Dewsbury-Hall, with medicals already scheduled.
Moder’s Potential Impact
Jakub Moder, returning from a long-term cruciate ligament injury, has struggled to secure a place in Brighton’s lineup, making only six league starts this season. Before his injury, Moder was a key player for Brighton, contributing in various midfield and wing roles. His time at Lech Poznan highlighted his goalscoring ability, netting nine goals in 40 games over two seasons.
While Moder’s fitness and versatility could benefit Leicester, matching Dewsbury-Hall’s phenomenal season will be challenging. Leicester will need additional reinforcements alongside Moder to replicate last season’s success.
Future Prospects
Leicester City continues to navigate financial and strategic challenges as they prepare for the upcoming season. With the swap deal nearly finalized, the club’s focus will shift to securing further signings to bolster the squad and achieve their targets under Cooper’s leadership.
