Leicester City have already signed Premier League veteran Jordan Ayew from Crystal Palace to bolster their attack, but they are still looking to add goals to boost their chances of staying in the top flight this time around.
Leicester City are chasing Panathinaikos striker Fotis Ioannidis, who scored 15 goals with 7 assists in the Greek top flight last season and has become one of the more developed strikers in European football.
Ioannidis is now a proven asset at European level as well, having shone in last season’s Europa League with 5 goals in 5 opening games (plus one appearance from the bench).
The 24-year-old striker averaged 3.1 combined fouls and dribbles in the Europa League, showing he can offer Leicester City more than just goals and assists.
According to a report from The Athletic’s Rob Tanner, Panathinaikos have rejected a transfer bid from Leicester City and are willing to accept more than £25m to part with the young striker.
It is unclear whether the Foxes will continue their pursuit of Fotis Ioannidis, but with other clubs reportedly interested in the Greek breakthrough star, the Premier League returnees are unlikely to receive any discount on their £25m asking price.
Leicester City may therefore be forced to look elsewhere in an attacking position, but Ioannidis is someone who could greatly help the Foxes both in terms of goals and creative output as a leader and passer.
But there are other options on the market and if Panathinaikos will demand that much for Ioannidis, many Leicester City fans will feel the club are better off paying a bit more for a better option than Feyenoord striker Santiago Gimenez, even if he has strong interest from Premier League rivals league.