Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers is reportedly considering making winger Ademola Lookman’s loan to the club permanent.
Lookman, who is on a season-long loan to the Foxes from Bundesliga side RB Leipzig, has had a mixed experience during his spell in the East Midlands not helped by his side’s oscillating form collectively.
The Telegraph claimed that Rodgers is considering a bid for the player to be part of his summer rebuild that could see up to six new additions to his squad.
Within the same report, John Percy goes on to state that the deal is “far from certain” due to Leicester’s need to sell before they buy.
Starting his career at what is a hotbed of young talent, Charlton Athletic, Lookman’s career has taken an unlikely path.
Following a rapid ascent into the first-team at his boyhood club, the then 19-year-old was signed by Everton for £7.5m, highlighting the regard he was held in at a young age.
Starved of consistent playing time at the Toffees, Lookman decided to follow the likes of Jadon Sancho and Reiss Nelson in moving to the Bundesliga in hope of greater responsibility.
His attempt to do so failed to have the desired effect and despite remaining under contract at Leipzig until June 2024, the Eastern-Germany side accepted a bid of £14m to see a permanent departure.
