Leicester set to complete first transfer by snapping up England and Premier League star in huge signal of intent | The Sun
LEICESTER CITY are set to complete their first transfer of the summer by snapping up an England and Premier League star.
The Foxes are preparing for their return to the Championship following relegation last season.
New manager Enzo Maresca is looking to build a squad that can compete for an immediate return to the top flight.
According to The Mirror, he is now close to making the first addition to his side.
Conor Coady is on the verge of moving to the King Power Stadium from Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Maresca is said to have identified Coady as the experienced leader he wants in his squad.
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The defender spent last season on loan at Everton, making 25 appearances as the Toffees avoided relegation at Leicester's expense.
Coady also has 10 caps for England and was included in Gareth Southgate's squads for the last two major tournaments.
He is not the only Premier League player being targeted by Leicester this summer.
According to reports, the Foxes are also eyeing a move for midfielder Harry Winks.
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Winks spent last season on loan in Italy with Sampdoria, where he suffered relegation from Serie A.
Coady would not only be Leicester's first summer signing, but also the first of Maresca's tenure.
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The Italian was appointed earlier this month to replace Dean Smith, who failed to save the club from relegation.
Maresca arrives after spending last season as an assistant to Pep Guardiola at Manchester City.
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