Leicester City’s Pursuit of Wilfried Zaha: A Potential Game-Changer for the Foxes

In an intriguing development during the summer transfer window, Leicester City are reportedly working on a deal to bring Wilfried Zaha back to the Premier League on a season-long loan from Galatasaray. This potential move, as reported by The Athletic, could significantly bolster Leicester’s attacking options ahead of the upcoming season.

Zaha’s Uncertain Galatasaray Stint

Wilfried Zaha’s time at Galatasaray, while fruitful, has not entirely gone according to plan. The Ivorian winger, who joined the Turkish giants as a free agent in the summer of 2023 after his contract with Crystal Palace expired, has found himself in a challenging position. Despite scoring ten goals and providing five assists in 42 games, helping Galatasaray clinch the Turkish Super Lig title, Zaha has slipped down the pecking order at the club.

Zaha’s exclusion from Galatasaray’s matchday squad against Hatayspor has further fueled speculation that he is on the verge of returning to the English top flight. According to The Athletic, “Leicester are working on a deal to sign winger Wilfried Zaha from Galatasaray on a season-long loan.”