Leicester City have been linked with a move to sign a player who has been compared to Barcelona great Xavi in a move that could significantly boosts the club’s Premier League survival chances.
New Leicester City boss Steve Cooper got his rein off to a good start as the Foxes beat Villarreal 2-1 in their first friendly of pre-season on Saturday.
Two players who played key roles in winning the Championship were on the scoresheet, with Jamie Vardy and Stephy Mavididi both on target.
Cooper would have learned a lot about his new squad in the behind closed doors friendly against the La Liga side and will perhaps have an even better idea about areas he wants to strengthen this summer.
Leicester City interested in Juventus midfielder Arthur
That player is Arthur, the Brazilian midfielder who has played for Barcelona, Liverpool and Juventus.
Leicester are thought to be prioritising a left-back, centre-midfielder, winger and striker this summer.
Whilst the midfielder has been widely assumed to be an attack-minded player to replace the departed Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, the way Cooper set up his side against Villarreal suggests he may not utilise this kind of player.
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