Leicester City are focused on a renaissance under new manager Ruud van Nistelrooy, who signed a two-and-a-half year contract with the club earlier this week.
The Dutchman made a immediate impact in his first matchsecuring a 3-1 victory over West Ham United and ending a three-game losing streak.
Despite this positive start, Leicester face significant challenges as they sit 16th in the Premier League. Heading into the January transfer window, Van Nistelrooy is expected to address his team's glaring weaknesses, particularly on the right wing following Abdul Fatawu's season-ending knee injury.
One name linked to the Foxes is PSV Eindhoven star Ismael Saibari, a player Van Nistelrooy knows well from his time managing the Dutch side.
Ruud van Nistelrooy should sign Ismael Saibari
Dutch journalist Marcel van der Kraan has urged the Leicester manager to reunite with Saibari, describing the Moroccan international as one of Europe's best emerging talents.
Speaking on talkSPORT, Van der Kraan expressed confidence in Saibari's ability to make an impact at the King Power Stadium. He said (quote goes Leicester City News):
“He [Ismael Saibari] is currently by far the best player [at PSV].
“He's a player that I can see Ruud going for at some point this season or at the end of the season if things go well, or if they give him money. Because he's a player who he has worked with before and who is absolutely one of the best talents in Europe.
Ismael Saibari: rise to power
The 23-year-old has been in sensational form for PSV this season, contributing three goals and five assists in 10 Eredivisie matches, and a total of 10 goals in 16 games in all competitions. This brings his total for the club to 21 goals and 26 assists in 127 matches in all competitions and levels. (Transfer market)
Although he is primarily a midfielder, Saibari's ability to excel as a right winger adds versatility that Leicester desperately need.
However, securing his services will not be easy. Saibari recently signed a contract extension with PSV until 2029, giving the Dutch club strong negotiating power. Leicester would need significant financial backing to lure them to the Premier League.
For Van Nistelrooy, signing a player of Saibari's caliber could be transformative as he looks to take Leicester out of the relegation battle and re-establish them as a Premier League force.
Heading into January, the Foxes' search for new talent could define their season. With Van Nistelrooy's track record and eye for talent, Leicester fans will be hoping for a turnaround to move their team away from the drop zone and back towards the safety of mid-table.
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