Bourigeaud, Eriksen, Collins, Zalewski, Kalajdzic – Leicester City transfer rumours rated

With Leicester City looking to bring in five or six players as part of their summer shake-up of their squad, it is not a surprise that their name has popped up on the transfer rumour mill a few times. Here, we have picked out six players who have been linked to City in recent weeks to see if they fit with what Brendan Rodgers is seeking in this window.

As was also the case with James Tarkowski, it is difficult to assess if a Burnley centre-back is suited to the style of defending that Rodgers likes his teams to play with. The Clarets’ process under Sean Dyche was to defend deep, guard the box, win headers and make clearances. At City, defenders have to step up, make interceptions on the halfway line, and play passes through the lines.

Collins’ recent spectacular solo goal for the Republic of Ireland, where he pinched the ball, surged forward, and then finished coolly, suggests he does have the qualities to play how Rodgers wants, but his lack of game-time for a possession-based side will leave question marks. Aged only 21, he is young enough to be malleable though.

Standing at 6ft 4in, his height and his aerial attributes would be greatly appreciated as City look to make the team more physically imposing this summer. But, their preference is for a left-sided centre-back, while Collins has usually played on the right, even featuring at right-back during his time with the Potters.

One of the shining lights of Roma’s season, Zalewski was a thorn in Rodgers’ side for the two legs of the Conference League semi-final. It was his pace, willingness to attack, and two-footedness that created the goal for Lorenzo Pellegrini at the King Power Stadium.

The speed at which he is progressing and how he carries the ball forward would