Leicester boss Coy on recruitment amid Reo Hatate links

Celtic midfielder Reo Hatate has recently been linked with a big-money move to English Premier League side Leicester City.

The Foxes are reportedly eyeing a bid for the midfielder, who has impressed during his time in Scotland.

Any transfer from Leicester for Hatate would involve a substantial fee. The Japanese international is a standout performer for the Scottish champions and is under contract with the club until the summer of 2028.

Compared to Matt O’Riley, Hatate doesn’t seem likely to leave Celtic this summer.

There is little interest in him. Leicester are the only team to have been linked with the player, and boss Steve Cooper has remained coy when pressed recently about transfers.

“It’s not as clear as saying we need this position, that position,” he told Leicestershire Live.

“We need certain profiles and certain additions of attributes that we need to bring to the squad.”

City could do with a player of Hatate’s quality on their return to England’s top flight, but it will take a considerable fee to lure him away from east Glasgow.

The 26-year-old didn’t reach his peak last season amid injury problems, but with a full season of fitness and consistent minutes under Rodgers this season, we could see him flourish.

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