EXCLUSIVE: Leicester interested in signing Crystal Palace’s Jordan Ayew, Eagles ready to sanction sale of player this summer as he enters final contract year at Selhurst Park

Leicester City are weighing up a surprise move for Crystal Palace forward Jordan Ayew, according to reports this week.

Steve Cooper took charge of the Foxes earlier in the summer following the departure of former manager Enzo Maresca to Premier League rivals Chelsea. The East Midlands club return to the top flight next season after they were relegated in 2023.

City’s biggest arrival so far this summer is winger Issahaku Fatawu from Sporting CP, while defender Caleb Okoli joined from Serie A side Juventus. Former Chelsea youngster Michael Golding also made the move to the King Power, as well as Bobby De Cordova-Reid on a free transfer.

City could make a further addition as they consider a shock move for Palace forward Ayew. The 32-year-old has 12 months left on his deal at Selhurst Park and could depart the club this summer.

According to journalist Alan Nixon, writing on his Patreon, the Foxes are looking into a possible deal. The article claims Cooper is eager to bring additional firepower into his forward line ahead of the new campaign and Ayew has emerged as a viable option.

Palace themselves are revamping their squad under manager Oliver Glasner and could let the Ghanian attacker leave the club this summer instead of losing him for free next summer. The Austrian was appointed midway through last season, and he guided the Eagles to a top-10 finish in the Premier League last term.

Ayew, who has been described as ‘incredible’ by Pep Guardiola, has been at Palace since 2019, when he joined from Swansea City. He’s also represented the likes of Aston Villa, FC Lorient and Marseille throughout his career, although City will face competition for his signature, as Nixon claims Ayew also has interest from Saudi Arabia.