Newly-promoted are reportedly interested in signing and Japan midfielder Reo Hatate this summer, according to the Daily Mail.
Foxes boss who was only appointed earlier this summer following the departure of Enzo Maresca, has been tasked with reestablishing the club’s place in the English top flight. Leicester City were relegated from the in 2023, but an impressive campaign in the last term saw them bounce straight back up.Cooper will hope to bolster their midfield ranks this summer following the departures of Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Dennis Praet and Marc Albrighton. They have signed Michael Golding from academy, but further reinforcements will be required ahead of the new season.
Leicester City are considering a big-money move for Celtic midfielder Hatate, according to recent reports. The Daily Mail claim for the Japan international as Cooper looks to bolster his midfield ranks.
The article states Celtic have already rebuffed a bid from Russian side Zenit Saint Petersburg this summer, but now the Foxes could act on their interest in the star by James McFadden. While a formal offer is yet to be made, the Scottish Champions are reportedly aware of interest from the Premier League.
Hatate, 26, began his senior career in Japan before he made the move to Europe two years ago. He joined Celtic from J1 League side Kawasaki Frontale in 2022, and he signed a contract extension last September, taking his current deal to the summer of 2028.
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