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However, this mountain will be made even steeper if the Foxes lose some key players. Journalist Ben Jacobs has reported that 22-year-old midfielder Kasey McAteer has garnered interest from Tottenham Hotspur in the top-flight as Ange Postecoglou looks to bolster his attack before the January window closes.

Speaking on the Spurs Chat Podcast, Jacobs revealed there is interest from Spurs, but a deal is unlikely in the near future [quotes via Spurs Web]:

“The other player Tottenham are looking at, a different type of player to the ones we have mentioned is Kasey McAteer at Leicester, they really like him.

“He started well for Leicester, but then he got an injury, with Leicester flying they’re likely to get promotion to the Premier League. I’m not sure anything is possible there in 2024 just because he’s in the right place for his development.”

McAteer has become an important member of Maresca’s squad this season and has gone on to make 15 appearances in all competitions for the league leaders. Furthermore, the winger is said to be on just £5,000-per-week at the King Power Stadium.

“The 23-year-old had a fantastic 22/23 season, and he’s playing even better in this current campaign. The talented winger has scored 12 goals so far, Sunderland’s leading goalscorer.

“If Sunderland were to sell in January it would take a bid in excess of £20million, which Southampton and Leicester would be capable of paying. But it just would not make sense for Jack to move to another Championship club in January, when the likes of West Ham, Burnley, Crystal Palace, Wolves, Everton and Bournemouth are all keen to acquire his services.

“I think it’s inevitable that Jack will move on from Sunderland to a Premier League club, but I think this is more than likely to happen in the summer.

“Jack has two and a half years left on his contract, Sunderland are in the driving seat and Jack is happy and playing well. So the only thing that changes is a huge offer received.