Leicester City is interested in signing Panathinaikos striker Fotis Ioannidis for £22 million due to injuries to Jamie Vardy and Patson Daka ahead of the Premier League season. City reportedly made a bid for the Greek international, who scored 23 goals in 44 games last season. They will compete with Sporting Lisbon for his services, as Ioannidis’ form has piqued the interest of clubs throughout Europe.
Manager Steve Cooper has been discreet about his desire to sign a new striker this summer, but Jamie Vardy’s ongoing absence, along with Patson Daka’s latest injury, leaves City devoid of offensive alternatives ahead of their Premier League opening against Tottenham. Tom Cannon is now City’s only fit senior striker, but after Daka was substituted in Saturday’s final pre-season friendly against Lens, Cooper called on winger Stephy Mavididi to start up front, leaving the Republic of Ireland international on the bench.
Ioannidis had his greatest season yet last season, scoring 23 goals and dishing out nine assists. The 24-year-old scored five goals in six Europa League group stage games, despite Panathinaikos’ struggles, with the team scoring only seven. Ioannidis’ previous personal high was seven goals, therefore this was by far his most productive season. He was first connected with City in June, along with Bologna, Celtic, Lille, Ipswich, and Sporting.
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