Leicester City goalkeeper Brad Young is set to join Scottish side Partick Thistle, as per a Patreon report from Alan Nixon.
Leicester City are heading for the Premier League, bouncing back from the Championship at the first time of asking.The Foxes had highs and lows and some scares in their promotion push, but they ultimately go up as league winners, pipping Ipswich Town to the title.This summer was set to be a big one regardless with PSR punishment lurking, but the step up to the Premier League certainly eases things for Leicester City, if not completely alleviating pressure to raise funds.
A number of departures are expected, with one poised for a move away being goalkeeper Brad Young.
Writing on his Patreon, reporter Alan Nixon states that the 22-year-old is set to move on from the King Power Stadium. His destination is Scotland, where Partick Thistle await the Sunderland-born shot-stopper.
Leicester City signed Young from Hartlepool United in the summer of 2021. He spent a short spell on loan at Notts County in 2022 and has never played for the Championship title winners’ first-team.
Now, he’s poised for a move away.Heading for pastures new
It looks like the time has come for Young to kick on away from Leicester City.
He’s been a regular for the club at U21 level but with first-team chances eluding him, a move away will benefit him greatly. At 22, Young will be eager to play senior football week in, week out.
A move to Scotland with Partick Thistle should allow him to do just that. His time with the Foxes should stand him in good stead for a bright future though having learnt his trade at a high level surrounded by impressive goalkeeperrs.
Details of the move are not mentioned, so it remains unknown if a fee is involved or if he’s moving on a free transfer.
A big summer ahead
The coming months are going to be vital for Leicester City. They’ll be eager to strengthen for Premier League football but they’ll also be more than aware of the fact that they have to raise funds too.
There could be some big departures ahead of their step up to top-flight football. Key assets such as Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall will likely draw admiring glances and the Foxes may have no choice but to cash in.
Things aren’t just up in the air on the player front though.
Enzo Maresca continues to be eyed by Chelsea as they target a Mauricio Pochettino replacement. If he moves on, a new manager will be sought swiftly to avoid disrupting summer plans. According to a report by Alan Nixon on Patreon, Leicester City goalkeeper Brad Young is poised to make a move to Scottish team Partick Thistle. Leicester City is on track to move up to the Premier League after quickly returning from the Championship. They experienced both highs and lows during their promotion campaign, but ultimately secured the top spot in the league, edging out Ipswich Town for the title. Despite the looming threat of PSR punishment, this summer was already expected to be significant for the team. Moving up to the Premier League should make things easier for Leicester City, although it may not completely eliminate the pressure to secure funds. Several departures are anticipated, with goalkeeper Brad Young being on the verge of leaving. According to journalist Alan Nixon’s post on Patreon, the 22-year-old player is preparing to leave the King Power Stadium. He will be heading to Scotland, where Partick Thistle, based in Sunderland, are eagerly waiting for him. Leicester City recruited Young from Hartlepool United in the summer of 2021. In 2022, he had a brief loan period at Notts County and has yet to make an appearance for the first-team of the Championship title-winning club. He is now ready to make a change and is moving towards new opportunities. It appears that Young is now ready to move on from Leicester City and continue progressing. “He has regularly played for the club at U21 level but hasn’t been able to secure opportunities with the first team, so a change of scenery will be very beneficial for him. At the age of 22, Young will be keen to consistently play senior-level football.” Moving to Scotland with Partick Thistle will give him the opportunity to achieve his goals. The experience he gained playing for the Foxes will benefit him in his future, as he was able to learn from talented goalkeepers at a high level. The specifics of the transfer are not disclosed, leaving it unclear whether there is a fee involved or if he is leaving on a free transfer. “A summer filled with exciting opportunities lies ahead.” The upcoming months will be crucial for Leicester City as they look to improve their squad for the Premier League while also recognizing the need to raise funds. Before making a move to top-tier football, there may be significant players leaving the team. Important players like Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall are expected to attract interest from other clubs, so Leicester City may have to sell them for financial reasons. There is uncertainty not only regarding the players. Chelsea remains interested in Enzo Maresca as a potential replacement for Mauricio Pochettino. If Pochettino leaves, Chelsea will quickly seek a new manager to ensure summer plans are not disrupted.
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