Leeds United were linked with a summer move for Harry Winks but the former Tottenham midfielder has instead impressed after signing for Leicester City
Harry Winks is a “unbelievable player,” according to Enzo Maresca, who also claims that he was the “first name” on Leicester City’s transfer wishlist this summer. The former Tottenham player was reportedly connected to Leeds United last year, but the Foxes ended up signing the midfield player for a reputed £10 million.
With Maresca’s team having won all but one of their games thu
s far, Winks has started every Championship game for Leicester, giving them a 14-point lead in the automatic promotion spots. On Friday night, Leeds will visit the King Power Stadium in an attempt to become just the second team to defeat the league leaders this season.
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In their most recent match, City narrowly defeated 10-man QPR thanks to an outstanding goal from Winks. Speaking following the 2-1 triumph, Maresca said he had been following the 27-year-old’s career for a while and was happy to see how well the summer signing was adjusting to his new team.
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“He was the first name I told the club when I met them,” he said to Leicestershire Live. Harry is an amazing player with this notion, thus he was the major player. I saw him in Italy last year, then I saw him at the Spurs. He is a terrific player, both with us and with this concept.
“If you analyse our game, Harry already arrived there many times and had a shot,” Maresca subsequently stated. Given that the opponents are within the box and the two holding midfielders are on the edge of it, you must come up with a plan from outside the area.
“I’m glad for Harry since he merits it. It’s amazing how he strives to learn every day, both on and off the ball.
