Azzedine Ounahi

LEICESTER are ready to launch a huge bid for Morocco star Azzedine Ounahi, according to reports.The 22-year-old has put in a number of impressive perf.

[Morocco's ](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/5759446/morocco/)matches at the [World Cup](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup/). [Hakim Ziyech](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/20707571/hakim-ziyech-chelsea-transfer-exit-morocco-world-cup/) could secure a switch away for more regular minutes after impressing at the World Cup. [HOW TO GET FREE BETS ON THE WORLD CUP](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/betting-tips/19779073/football-free-bets-offers-bonus-new-sign-up/) [Sofyan Amrabat](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/20682630/liverpool-secret-transfer-meeting-sofyan-amrabat-morocco/) has been linked with Tottenham and Liverpool. [Youri Tielemans](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/20467220/arsenal-leicester-tielemans-transfer-contract/) in January as his deal expires at the end of the season. [semi-finals](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/20714364/morocco-portugal-cristiano-ronaldo-world-cup-result-match-report/).

In the case of Ounahi, Barcelona are reportedly at least thinking about signing him. His former coach Frédéric Reculeau says that Barcelona would be the ideal ...

His game is adapted to the Spanish division. In the case of Ounahi, Barcelona are reportedly at least thinking about signing him. As it happens with most World Cup breakout players, the European giants swarm and gain interest.

Leicester City are reportedly interested in signing midfielder Azzedine Ounahi - here's the lowdown on Morocco's World Cup star.

It seems Ounahi will not be sticking around the Loire Valley for much longer, despite having a contract until 2026. [comment](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/leicester-city-ounahi-mourinho-barcelona-7927847#comments-wrapper)! He manages to dance his way between players with ease, pirouetting through a crowd a bodies as if they weren't even there. His workrate is phenomenal and his stamina seemingly never ending. When Portugal were eliminated following a 1-0 win for Morocco, José Mourinho was next up to shower him with praise. [Leicester are 'expected' to lodge an offer in the region of £40million](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/leicester-city-expected-make-39m-7927666) for the breakout star of the World Cup - but who knows what his price tag will be if Morocco manage to do the impossible. "Madre Mía," he exclaimed following the game. Ounahi is not just some showboaty dribbler, though. They have been the giant killers of 2022, knocking Belgium, Spain and Portugal off their respective perches and now they're lining up world champions France on Wednesday evening. Now he's said to be attracting interest not just from the He surprised me." [Leicester City 'expected' to make £39m bid for World Cup star wanted by Barcelona](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/leicester-city-expected-make-39m-7927666)

Spain's sport press have linked the 22-year-old midfielder to Barcelona and his French club Angers say they are resigned to losing him after standout ...

"You have some players at small clubs - I don't like using that term - so this is a good event to show their quality," he said. But we accept that, because we are a club that is a springboard, which unearths players," Angers president Said Chabane told French radio on Tuesday. Wednesday's World Cup semi-final against France will mark his 16th game for Morocco this year, as he takes firm command of the midfield.

The impressive performance and skills of Moroccan football player Azzedine Ounahi at the ongoing Qatar World Cup have caught the eyes of football fans ...

Every contribution, however big or small, is valuable for our mission and readers. He surprised me. La Roja’s loss prompted Spain’s Royal football federation to sack Enrique and appoint a new head coach for the team. He excelled at his game. “I was pleasantly surprised by the number 8. Ounahi has emerged as one of Morocco’s key players in their stunning journey in Qatar.

Newcastle United are one of the sides interested in signing Morocco revelation Azzedine Ounahi, according to a report from 90min, with the youngster proving ...

Certainly, plenty of Magpies fans would be delighted if they made a move for Ounahi next month. So that provides an idea of what Newcastle may have to be prepared to do if they hope to sign him. Ounahi is one of the players who has launched himself during the tournament in Qatar. But there is also a number of Premier League clubs interested in signing him. So it would say something if they did make a move. [90min](https://www.90min.com/posts/azzedine-ounahi-significant-interest-breakout-world-cup), with the youngster proving to be one of the stars of the World Cup.

Leicester City will have learned from a past mistake if they do persist with a rumoured £39 million bid for Morocco midfielder Azzedine Ounahi.

[City](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/all-about/leicester-city-fc) do sign the 22-year-old, he will have been scouted for at least two years by a number of different scouts, both on video and in person. It was reported at the time that City never sent a scout to watch him live. He joined Legia Warsaw back in his homeland and has scored just one in 16 appearances this season. Leicester signed him after that tournament for £7.5m from KS Cracovia, on the insistence of Claudio Ranieri. They will most certainly not be signing a player off the back of one tournament. But one good tournament does not necessarily make a good, well-rounded, adaptable player and person.

Azzedine Ounahi, who plays for Angers and the Morocco national team, has become one of the most important players at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

You know very well that you can never stop a player who wants to leave," said Chabane, Angers' chief, a few days ago. The two share a club, Angers, and their president, Saïd Chabane, spoke of a future sale of both in January or in the next summer transfer window. [Barça have targeted him.](https://www.besoccer.com/new/barca-to-approach-ounahi-morocco-s-8-who-amazed-luis-enrique-1211519) However, according to 'L'Equipe', Leicester City are the team most willing to go all out for the African midfielder.

Leicester City news from LeicestershireLive as reported transfer target Azzedine Ounahi finally bows out of the World Cup as Morocco are beaten by France in ...

Independent: Such a brave performer on the ball, happy to take possession under pressure and on the turn. Great technique, ability to switch play and then make up ground to get into the box. [Let us know in the comments section...](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/joy-watch-azzedine-ounahi-gives-7932360#comments-section) [Leicester City receive triple boost as details emerge from Sheffield United friendly](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/leicester-city-tielemans-castagne-faes-7931408) [Arsenal face transfer problem as new Leicester City claims made](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/leicester-city-transfers-tielemans-arsenal-7930794) [Simon Jordan gives 'serious' Brendan Rodgers verdict over England job claims](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/leicester-city-brendan-rodgers-england-7930418) [Dennis Praet 'wants' January transfer as Leicester City asking price challenged](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/leicester-city-transfers-dennis-praet-7929981) [Leicester City receive 'perfect' Youri Tielemans response as £39m transfer claim made](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/leicester-city-receive-perfect-youri-7927848) With the score at 1-0, Ounahi went close, forcing a good save from Hugo Lloris. Their run was finally ended by reigning champions France, who triumphed 2-0 to set up a final showdown with Argentina on Sunday. [the Foxes are set to bid "as high as €45m (£39m)"](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/leicester-city-expected-make-39m-7927666) and though Angers - currently bottom of Ligue 1 - are "yet to receive a concrete offer," they are "expected to come in imminently". [Who is Azzedine Ounahi? The Leicester City transfer target Jose Mourinho says is 'incredible'](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/leicester-city-ounahi-mourinho-barcelona-7927847) [Three transfers Leicester City could complete to fund £39m mega deal](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/leicester-city-transfers-ounahi-tielemans-7931668) [Leicester](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/all-about/leicester-city-fc) said to be keen on signing the 22-year-old in the upcoming January transfer window. [Ounahi](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/leicester-city-ounahi-mourinho-barcelona-7927847) played a key role in Morocco's remarkable run to the semi-finals as they became the first African nation to reach the last four of the tournament.

Leicester City are reportedly prepared to launch a big-money bid to sign Angers midfielder Azzedine Ounahi during the January transfer window.

[Barcelona](/football/barcelona/) have also been [heavily linked with a move for Ounahi](/football/barcelona/world-cup-2022/news/barcelona-eyeing-move-for-moroccos-azzedine-ounahi_501832.html) but the Catalan giants are unlikely to be prepared to spend the same amount of money as Leicester. [Wesley Fofana](/people/wesley-fofana/) to Chelsea for £70m has changed the situation for the better. [Leicester City](/football/leicester-city/) have reportedly identified [Angers](/football/angers/) midfielder [Azzedine Ounahi](/people/azzedine-ounahi/) as a priority transfer target ahead of the January window.

While there could be more outgoings than incomings, one player heavily linked with the club is Morocco and Angers midfielder Azzedine Ounahi. The 22-year-old ...

[City](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/all-about/leicester-city-fc) do sign the 22-year-old, he will have been scouted for at least two years by a number of different scouts, both on video and in person. While City recently took out a loan secured against future instalments due from Chelsea for Wesley Fofana, they would still welcome more money for the budget. With the score at 1-0, Ounahi went close, forcing a good save from Hugo Lloris. Below we take a look at three players Their run was finally ended by reigning champions France, who triumphed 2-0 to set up a final showdown with Argentina on Sunday. They have been the giant killers of 2022, knocking Belgium, Spain and Portugal off their respective perches and now they're lining up world champions France on Wednesday evening. But one good tournament does not necessarily make a good, well-rounded, adaptable player and person. Below is a round-up of everything you need to know about the situation. Now he's said to be attracting interest not just from the [Let us know in the comments...](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/azzedine-ounahi-leicester-city-bid-7936070#comments-section) His form has seen him become subject of transfer interest from clubs across Europe including Sevilla and Barcelona. [Leicester](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/all-about/leicester-city-fc) have been linked with making a record bid for the midfielder.