Why PSV star 'better on one leg than Leicester City's midfield' could be perfect summer transfer

To say “Ibrahim Sangare is better on one leg than Leicester’s midfield,” as former PSV Eindhoven manager Aad de Mos did, is an exaggeration. But, the Ivorian definitely has all of the attributes required to significantly strengthen City’s options in the centre of the park.

Of all of the players City have so far been linked with in midfield as part of their shake-up of the squad this summer, Sangare is the best fit. If they were able to pull off a deal, it would be a coup for City.

As De Mos continued: “He is extraordinary. This season, he has been the king of PSV. You miss Sangere when he’s not playing. He isn’t just suitable for Leicester, he can easily keep up at an even higher club. He can easily play at Tottenham and certainly at Arsenal.”

Getting a midfield transfer right is important for City. While a new centre-back and a new right-sided winger are also among the priorities this summer, there is more work to be done in City’s midfield than anywhere else.

City manager Brendan Rodgers wants "at least" two new players in there, and so there is scope for three new recruits, especially if Youri Tielemans is sold. Such a revamp needs to go well, otherwise City will be stuck in the same position they were this season, where the manager only trusts a few of his options in the midfield, and the burden on them to keep producing and keep running game after game becomes too large, their performances suffering as a result.

But Sangare, on paper, would be a big hit. Rodgers wants a box-to-box midfielder who is an all-rounder, and Sangare is certainly that. Starting off with the defensive attributes, he is an exceptional ball-winner. His tally of 169 tackles and interceptions was the best of any player in the Eredivisie this