Islam Slimani wants to leave Leicester in January so should Newcastle rekindle their interest in the striker from the summer?
Islam Slimani of Leicester City celebrates scoring his side’s second goal during the Caraboa Cup Fourth Round match against Leeds United.
Islam Slimani is seeking a January exit from Leicester City, according to Algerian publication L’Expression, as the striker continues to struggle for game time.
The appointment of Claude Puel as the Foxes’ new manager has not helped Slimani in his quest for minutes either, with the 29-year-old failing to come off the bench during the Frenchman’s two matches in charge so far.
Claude Puel, manager of Leicester City, shows appreciation to the fans after the Premier League match against Stoke City.
The Algeria international has scored 12 goals in 38 appearances in all competitions for the 2015/16 Premier League champions since a club record £29m (BBC) switch from Sporting Lisbon in the summer of 2016.
If Slimani is angling for a move away from the King Power Stadium then should Newcastle United renew the interest they showed over the summer? As reported by another Algerian outlet, Le Buteur.
Rafael Benitez, manager of Newcastle United, reacts during the Premier League match against AFC Bournemouth.
The Magpies are in desperate need for support in attack with the newly promoted side having scored just ten goals in 11 league games since coming up from the Championship.
Currently boss Rafa Benitez has Dwight Gayle, Joselu and Aleksandar Mitrovic as options upfront, with none of the trio having truly impressed so far this campaign.
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