In a recent report, La Razon has provided an update on Leicester City‘s pursuit of Olympique Marseille winger Florian Thauvin as they are facing stiff competition to land the player. It is understood that the Foxes will now have to rival Sevilla and AC Milan in the race to recruit the French wing wizard (via La Razon).
Thauvin’s Decent Run Of Form At Orange Vélodrome This Season
Thauvin has enjoyed an impressive season in French football after producing a run of eye-catching displays on the right side of the Marseille attack. The 28-year-old has participated in 31 matches for the French outfit this term, registering seven goals and nine assists in various competitions.
The Orleans-born sensation has caught the eye by averaging 1.1 tackles, 1.6 shots, 1.5 key passes and 1.8 dribbles per game in the Ligue 1 and the UEFA Champions League group stages. However, Thauvin can improve his accuracy when distributing the ball as he completed 77% of his attempted passes in both those competitions (stats via whoscored).
The French wing wizard needs to switch clubs if he wants to challenge for some major silverware over the next few years. He has already won the FIFA World Cup with France but is yet to taste any success in club football.
What Will The France International Bring To The Table?
Thauvin is a quick and agile winger who has developed a healthy habit of completing some dangerous dribbles with the ball in the opposition half. He has even got the vision to play a decisive pass in the attacking third of the field.
The French sensation has contributed by netting and setting up his fair share of goals for Marseille this season. Plus, he has an excellent work ethic as he is always willing to put in a tireless shift to help his teammates out at the back when required.
Is Thauvin The Right Choice For The Foxes?
A prolific winger like Thauvin would be a major coup for Brendan Rodgers if he can find a way to win the race for his signature. At 28, the Frenchman is playing at his prime at the moment, so he will be a guaranteed starter at the King Power Stadium.
He will undoubtedly add more quality to Rodgers’ starting XI and could potentially form a lethal attacking partnership with Jamie Vardy, Harvey Barnes and James Maddison at the East Midlands club in the years to come. With all things considered, Thauvin will be a great choice for the Foxes to consider during the summer transfer window as he could help them compete for UEFA Champions League football in the years to come.
