Leicester City's Brilliant Double Deal: Wolves' Conor Coady & Tottenham's Harry Winks Secured for Just £175m!

Leicester have made their second signing of the day with the arrival of Conor Coady from Wolves.

The experienced center-back, who was on loan at Everton last season, has officially signed a three-year contract.

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According to sources, the fee for the transfer is £7.5m, with potential additional payments of up to £1m.

In an interview with LCFC TV, he expressed his elation, stating, "I'm thrilled beyond measure. I was eager to make my way here, meet everyone, finalize all the paperwork, and now that I'm here, I'm extremely excited. Honestly, I've been eagerly anticipating this moment all summer, and it's something I was really eager to accomplish."

"I've faced the Club multiple times and Leicester City proves to be an extremely challenging opponent. This experience is crucial to bear in mind for the upcoming season. Undoubtedly, this location is truly remarkable; it stands as the most exceptional training ground I have ever come across. It encompasses every possible facility, leaving no room for any justifications as we advance into the fresh campaign."

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Having knowledge of some of the guys here and hearing their positive remarks about the Football Club, combined with my overall perspective of Leicester City, I find it to be an incredibly thrilling place to be. The prospect of joining here fills me with immense excitement, and it was without a doubt an easy decision for me. Once I got wind of their interest, I knew right away that it was something I wanted to pursue. I am eagerly looking forward to getting started. This news follows Leicester's successful acquisition of Harry Winks, a former Tottenham academy player, in a £10m deal earlier today.

Winks, the first new signing made by Foxes manager Enzo Maresca, came up through the youth system at Spurs and made his debut in 2014. He has since made 203 appearances for his beloved club. However, first-team opportunities have become scarce in recent years, leading Winks to join Leicester, who are aiming to earn promotion from the Sky Bet Championship.

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Leicester has also finalized the acquisition of Harry Winks.

At the age of five, Winks initially joined Tottenham's academy and later became a consistent player under Mauricio Pochettino's leadership.

Winks has made 10 international appearances and played a pivotal role in Tottenham's journey to the Champions League final in 2019. However, he faced difficulties in gaining the confidence of Jose Mourinho, Nuno Espirito Santo, and Antonio Conte.

Following a season with only 19 appearances in the Premier League in 2021-22, the midfielder was loaned out to Sampdoria last summer.

Winks overcame an ankle injury at the beginning of his time in Italy, eventually establishing himself as a regular player for Sampdoria. His performances impressed Leicester, who have now signed him on a three-year contract.

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Winks may go up against his former club in a friendly match in Bangkok on July 23. In an interview with the official club website, he expressed his delight and excitement for the upcoming challenge. Acknowledging the club's impressive history and remarkable facilities, he conveyed his happiness and eagerness to begin his journey with them.

I'm excited to begin, to experience a complete pre-season with the team and arrive early to prepare for the upcoming games. These next few weeks will be crucial in ensuring that everyone is prepared and for me to prioritize getting in shape.

Furthermore, I am eager to embrace a fresh challenge and test my abilities. Joining a club like Leicester presents the ideal opportunity to accomplish this goal.

Leicester confirm Maresca backroom staff

Leicester has revealed that manager Maresca's backroom team will be reinforced with the arrival of four new members.

Danny Walker is set to become the first team coach for the Foxes. Additionally, Michele De Bernardin, Marcos Alvarez, and Javier Molina Caballero will be joining the club's first-team staff.

De Bernardin, a 45-year-old Italian, will be joining as the new goalkeeper coach for the club. He comes from Sampdoria and has previously worked for Parma in Serie A.

Marcos Alvarez, a 52-year-old Spaniard, will be appointed as the fitness coach. He has previously worked with clubs like Real Betis, Parma, and SPAL. Additionally, Alvarez has had stints at Real Madrid, Tottenham Hotspur, Sevilla, and CSKA Moscow during his career as a fitness specialist.

Javier Molina Caballero will also join the backroom staff as an analyst, having worked with the likes of Atletico Madrid, Parma, and Barcelona B in recent seasons.

Vardy rejects Saudi move

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Jamie Vardy turned down a move to Saudi Arabia

Earlier this week, Jamie Vardy rejected a move to Saudi Arabia after several clubs, including Khaleej FC, expressed interest in signing the striker.

Content: Identified as a potential marquee signing by various Saudi Pro League clubs, the 36-year-old is content working with Maresca and has no interest in moving to the Gulf state, neither for himself nor his family.

Vardy has 12 months remaining on his contract at the King Power Stadium.

The striker scored three league goals last season as Leicester were relegated to the Championship last season.

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