Leicester City are set to complete the signing of highly-rated Red Bull Salzburg striker Patson Daka, reputed journalist Fabrizio Romano reports. The Zambia international had a superb 2020/21 season with the Austrian champions, bagging 34 goals and 12 assists from just 42 appearances. In recent weeks, the 22-year-old has been associated with some of Europe’s elite clubs including Premier League duo Chelsea and Liverpool. It is now reported that the Foxes have finalised a transfer fee with Salzburg while Daka has also agreed personal terms over a five-year contract. The Midlands outfit are now completing the necessary paperwork and formalities, and a formal announcement could be made in the coming days. Sportslens view: Daka has been garnering plenty of attention over the past year after th...
Red Bull Salzburg striker Patson Daka has snubbed the opportunity to join West Ham United, Football Insider reports. The Hammers are searching for a new striker this summer, and they were recently deemed favourites to sign Daka. However, the 22-year-old has the ambition of joining a higher profile club and has rejected the prospect of joining David Moyes’ side. The Zambia international has also rejected advances from Ligue 1 giants Monaco despite them qualifying for the Champions League. Sportslens view: Daka had a superb 2020/21 campaign for Salzburg, registering 34 goals and 12 assists from just 42 appearances in all competitions. He is likely to be on the radar of several elite European clubs, particularly after the success of former teammate Erling Braut Haaland. Haaland switched from ...