Tag: Leicester City

Leicester City Football Club, commonly known as Leicester City, or simply as Leicester, is a professional soccer club based in Leicester, England. The club was founded in 1884, and has competed in the English football league system since its formation. They are currently playing in the Premier League, which is the top tier of English football.

In the 2015-2016 season, Leicester City achieved one of the greatest sports story in history, by winning the Premier League. This was the first top-flight league title in the club’s 132-year history and it was unexpected as they were 5000-1 outsiders before the start of the campaign. They were able to achieve this success under the management of Claudio Ranieri, led by their star player, Jamie Vardy and Riyad Mahrez who were the engine of that team. This campaign will be remembered as a fairy tale story and one of the greatest ever in football history.

The team plays its home matches at the King Power Stadium, which has a capacity of just over 32,000. The club has a passionate fan base, and the team’s main rival is traditionally considered to be Derby County. Despite the success of that season, they have been consistently challenging for the European places and showing that they are no longer a one-hit wonder. The club is known for its strong team spirit and work ethic, which have helped them to achieve success over the years.

Arsenal set to travel furthest during pre-season

Arsenal are set to travel the most out of any other Premier League club during pre-season.

Mahrez wants new ‘big European’ challenge – report

L’Equipe are reporting that Riyad Mahrez will not sign a new deal with Leicester as the player wants a ‘new challenge’.
N'Golo Kante

Kante opts for Chelsea – were Arsenal even interested?

It was only this morning we were talking about N'Golo Kante having a choice to make over his future and now it seems that the decision has already been made.
France's midfielder N'Golo Kante arrives at the French national football team training base in Clairefontaine on May 24, 2016, as part of the team's preparation for the upcoming Euro 2016 European football championships. / AFP / FRANCK FIFE

‘It’s in his hands’ Ranieri confirms new deal offered

Claudio Ranieri has confirmed that Leicester offered N’Golo Kante a new contract before the Euros started but the player has not yet made a decision with a number of clubs chasing him.
N'Golo Kante

Another Leicester player set to ‘snub’ Arsenal – report

N'Golo Kante seems all set to leave Leicester City after turning down an improved contract but he's chosen to go to Chelsea over the 101 other European clubs that wanted him.

Three reasons why it’s great Arsenal didn’t sign Jamie Vardy

Jamie Vardy won't be joining Arsenal, and I think that's great. Here are three reasons why:

Official: Jamie Vardy saga finally over as he STAYS at Leicester

Leicester City have confirmed that Jamie Vardy will stay with the club after agreeing a new four-year deal with the club.

‘He could be a legend at Leicester’ – Heskey’s a funny man

Emile Heskey decided to take a break from not scoring for Bolton Wanderers (this would be a lot funnier if the season hadn't finished) to urge Jamie Vardy to stay at Leicester City.
N'Golo Kante

Leicester City close in on Kante replacement

Leicester City are reportedly closing in on Nice midfielder, Nampalys Mendy, in order to replace N'Golo Kante.

Jamie Vardy hasn’t made decision, despite what Wenger says – report

Despite Arsene Wenger appearing to confirm that Jamie Vardy would continue partying in Leicester next season, the BBC say that a decision has still not been reached.

Wenger confirms Vardy’s decision – or does he?

Arsene Wenger appears to have put the Jamie Vardy transfer saga to bed once and for all and it seems as if the striker has snubbed Arsenal. Or has he?

Jamie Vardy ‘It’s easy to shut Arsenal transfer out’

Jamie Vardy has revealed that he has no problem ‘shutting out’ the transfer speculation surrounding his future as he concentrates on the Euros with England.

Vardy’s hesitation set to cost Arsenal at least a further £10m – report

Jamie Vardy's hesitation over whether he joins Arsenal or not could cost the Gunners an extra £10m.

BBC did not call Vardy ‘former Leicester’ or ‘Arsenal’s’

Not long after full-time, when Jamie Vardy had come off the bench for England, to score their equaliser against Wales, reports started appearing that the BBC had made a bit of a whoospie. Did they really?

Mahrez vague over Leicester future, club ask for £30m

Riyad Mahrez has given Leicester City fans a new reason to feel anxious over his future at the club.

Seaman: Arsenal aren’t far away from having top squad

David Seaman believes the secret to success is Jamie Vardy.

Ranieri: We want to keep Vardy

Claudio Ranieri has confirmed what we already know: Arsenal are willing to meet Jamie Vardy's release clause but Leicester City don't want to lose him.

Simpson: Vardy knows we want him to stay

Leicester City’s Danny Simpson has told Jamie Vardy that he wants him to stay at Leicester as the player continues to be linked with Arsenal.

The Daily Vardy – On again? Was it ever really off?

With the Euros starting and actual football to be talked about, the Jamie Vardy story has shut up, or, at least, quietened down for a little bit. So where are we?

Watch: Vardy’s wife claims there’s still no decision on his future

Jamie Vardy's wife, Rebekah, appeared on Good Morning Television in the UK and was, predictably, asked about her husband's potential move to Arsenal.

Jamie Vardy 80% likely to stay at Leicester? Arsenal legend thinks he should move

Alan Smith has urged Jamie Vardy to take the opportunity that's being handed to him and sign for Arsenal.
France's midfielder N'Golo Kante arrives at the French national football team training base in Clairefontaine on May 24, 2016, as part of the team's preparation for the upcoming Euro 2016 European football championships. / AFP / FRANCK FIFE

Flattery will get you everywhere – Wenger gushes over N’Golo Kante

Arsene Wenger may well have a pretty big crush on N'Golo Kante, if his recent interview with beIN Sports is anything to go by.

Tuesday recap: The year is 2029, Vardy deal still not done

Despite it feeling like years since the news broke that Jamie Vardy could be signing for Arsenal, it's only been four days.

Report: Arsenal are still after Kante

According to L'Equipe, Arsenal are ready and willing to fend off both Chelsea and PSG in order to bring N'Golo Kante to north London.

The Leicester City hokey cokey: Mahrez and Vardy edition

Riyad Mahrez has joined Jamie Vardy in the Leicester City-to-Arsenal hokey cokey.

Arsenal twitter poised for meltdown as Higuain reportedly close to Liverpool move

The Goonersphere is just about ready to kick-off with Gonzalo Higuain reportedly on the brink of signing for Liverpool.

Why West Ham chairman is right about ‘mad’ Vardy money

David Sullivan, West Ham's chairman, believes the 'mad' money we're willing to throw at the Jamie Vardy would blow their current wage structure.

Latest: Conflicting reports on Vardy – is he coming or not?

The long and short of the headlines this Tuesday are still concerning our move to Jamie Vardy and, as it stands, no one seems to actually have a clue whether he's joining Arsenal or staying with Leicester City.

9 reasons Vardy needs to think about his transfer from Leicester to Arsenal

The longer it drags out, the more it feels like Jamie Vardy is going to turn down the chance to move to Arsenal. Here are nine reasons he could be pondering the offer.

Dortmund sign midfielder amid Arsenal’s Mkhitaryan interest

Arsenal have turned their attention away from Leicester City's Riyad Mahrez in order to prioritise Borussia Dortmund's Henrikh Mkhitaryan, according to ESPN.

Leicester City man: Maybe Arsenal is Vardy’s dream

Jamie Vardy's Leicester City team-mate, Shinji Okazaki, has spoken about the striker's potential decision to move to Arsenal and, to be honest, he sounds as if he knows what the answer will be.

Report: Vardy set to turn down Arsenal

Despite the fact that everyone and their mums seemed to think that the deal for Jamie Vardy would be completed by Monday afternoon, it appears as if the Leicester City striker is about to turn us down.

Update: Vardy wants more time

Jamie Vardy has reportedly asked for more time to decide whether he'll move to Arsenal or not.

Can Jamie Vardy be to Arsenal what Robin van Persie was to Manchester United?

With Jamie Vardy's decision over whether he will join Arsenal or stay with Leicester City set to be made on Monday afternoon, potentially leaving thousands of heartbroken Foxes in its wake, it's difficult not to draw comparisons between the striker and Robin van Persie.

Arsenal face nightmare December – 2016/17 fixture list leaked

If this leaked 2016/17 fixture list is to be believed, Arsenal face a hellish December.
N'Golo Kante

Kante: I will decide after the Euros

N’Golo Kante will delay making a decision on his future until after the Euros amid interest from a number of clubs, including Arsenal apparently.

Watch: Every goal Vardy scored in 15/16

There are many opinions on Jamie Vardy, but one thing is clear - last season he was really good at putting the ball in the back of the net.

Fleetwood Town set to earn £5m from Vardy’s transfer to Arsenal

Sell-on clauses are common in football so it comes as no surprise that Fleetwood Town inserted one in the deal which saw Jamie Vardy move from the (then) Conference Premier side to Leicester City.

David Ornstein confirms Arsenal HAVE triggered Jamie Vardy release clause

If you thought Arsenal triggering Jamie Vardy's release clause was just one massive bit of banter, then hop off the banter bus because the Ornacle has spoken and it's true!
N'Golo Kante

N’Golo Kante vague about his future at Leicester amid Arsenal rumours

N'Golo Kante has been pretty vague about his future at Leicester City saying that he's happy... 'for now'.