Exclusive: Leicester City turn attention to signing Tariq Lamptey
Leicester are plotting a move for Brighton defender Tariq Lamptey, sources have told Football Insider.
Ruud van Nistelrooy’s side are looking to bolster their defensive options before the close of the transfer window on 3 February.
Lamptey, 24, is in the final six months of his contract at Brighton and Leicester are hoping they can persuade the Seagulls to cash in on the Ghana international.
He joined the south coast club from Chelsea five years ago but has featured sparingly for Fabian Hurzeler’s side this term.
Lamptey has made 12 appearances across all competitions for Brighton this term, starting in seven of those outings.
The full-back has featured on the left and right side of the defence, scoring three goals and notching two assists.
Leicester plot late move for Brighton defender Lamptey
He has made 114 appearances in total during his time with Brighton but has missed big periods through injury in his five-year spell at the club.
Lamptey is an eight-cap Ghana international and most recently played for his country in Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying in October 2024.
Leicester lifted themselves out of the Premier League relegation zone with a crucial 2-1 win over Tottenham on Sunday (26 January).
The Foxes are currently lining up with long-serving James Justin at right-back, while Victor Kristiansen is a regular on the left side of the defence.
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