Leicester City opinion: Should the Foxes go for Andreas Pereira?
According to a report from the Sun, Leicester City are interested in signing Andreas Pereira in the summer, with Brendan Rodgers being a huge admirer of the Brazilian ace.
The report reveals that United want Pereira to commit his long-term future at the club and are willing to let him go out on loan in the summer in order to persuade him to stay.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is a big fan of the 23-year-old according to the report and recently triggered an option in his contract that will keep him at the club until the end of next season.
Brendan Rodgers, in his first transfer window as Leicester boss, will have to look for reinforcements, especially with Youri Tielemans’ loan deal expiring at the end of this season.
The emergence of Harvey Barnes and James Maddison has been incredible for the Foxes but the addition of a player of Pereira’s quality will surely be of some use throughout the season.
Despite not being a regular at Old Trafford, Pereira has gained vital experience in his loan spells at Granada and Valencia, having made a combined 58 appearances in the La Liga over two seasons.
The 23-year-old is highly versatile and has been used all across the midfield this season. The Brazilian’s ability on the ball is technically brilliant and has a fantastic eye for a pass, which will be a massive asset to a team with rapid runners like Jamie Vardy up front.
Periera’s shooting is fantastic, as evident in Manchester United’s recent game against Southampton where he buried the ball from outside the box. The Brazilian is also a fantastic set-piece taker and has scored a number of goals from direct free-kicks in his short career so far.
The Brazilian needs regular game time to gain experience in the top-flight and with United’s midfield stacked with the likes of Paul Pogba, Nemanja Matic and Jesse Lingard, he might find it difficult to be a regular starter.
The report reveals that Pereira is valued by Manchester United at £15million and if he does not sign a long-term deal at Manchester United this summer, the club could cash in on him rather than wait until December.
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Conclusion
Andreas Pereira’s versatility will provide a ton of options to Brendan Rodgers next season and he would be a fantastic player in the Leicester roaster.
The Foxes will have to make do with a loan move if the player does sign a long-term deal at Old Trafford but with just a little over a year left on his current deal, the Foxes must make a bold move to sway him to the King Power.