Thomas Frank’s team is reportedly already assessing its alternatives as its star scorer is expected to leave during the January transfer window. Manchester United and Tottenham have both expressed interest, and Chelsea has also been mentioned.
FootballTransfers has also been advised that Bournemouth is still interested in signing the wanted-away striker from Leicester City despite having a loan agreement rejected in the summer.
If the England international were to go in January, the Cherries would be interested in the striker. While this is going on, sources have told us that Saudi Pro League clubs are also being encouraged in some circles that a deal may be reached.
Daka has only played 26 minutes of game time for Leicester this season; as a result, he is destined to leave the club during the approaching January transfer window. Daka’s contract with former club RB Salzburg contains a €7 million (£6 million) release clause that will activate the following time he leaves the club.
Daka is admired by AC Milan, who are prepared to spend €17.5m, and has tense relations with Foxes manager Enzo Mareska.
Before the winter transfer window even opens, Leicester estimates the player to be worth about €29 million. Daka has played 74 games and scored 15 goals in two full seasons with Leicester.
Patson Daka is expected to quit Leicester City, reports ProShots.
In fact, despite the fact that Bournemouth’s mooted loan deal for the Zambia striker fell through over the summer
At the time, they permitted Wales striker Kieffer Moore to sign with Millwall.
Daka appears to be leaving for Leicester.
The 24-year-old transferred from RB Salzburg to Leicester in 2021 for €30 million, but he has had recent form issues.
He was added to the squad by Leicester in an effort to give Jamie Vardy and Kelechi Iheanacho some competition up front.
In his final season, Daka led the Austrian Bundesliga in goals with 27 in just 28 league games, earning player of the year and top scorer honors.
