Coventry City join race to sign Ghana winger Abdul Fatawu Issahaku from Leicester City

Newly promoted Premier League side Coventry City have joined the race to sign Ghana international Abdul Fatawu Issahaku. 

The promising winger is considered very likely to leave Leicester City this summer following the club's relegation to League One.

Issahaku is seen as the team's most valuable player, and obtaining a significant transfer fee for him early in the transfer window could offer Leicester some financial relief.

Despite earlier links to Turkey, Coventry City is a possible destination, as their improved financial status should enable them to act promptly.

Despite a rivalry between the clubs, their different situations could make a transfer beneficial for both.

Coventry may be able to use Leicester's circumstances to negotiate a lower price for the winger.

However, it is not likely their pursuit will be without competition, as Everton and Sunderland have also been associated with the 22-year-old.

For Issahaku, a move to Coventry could offer more regular playing time, which is regarded as important for his continued development.

The winger, who has 27 caps and 3 goals for Ghana, joined Leicester in July 2024 and his contract runs until 2029.

His current Transfermarkt market value is €24.00m. His transfer from Sporting CP was for a fee that was reported to be €17 million.

Abdul Fatawu Issahaku is likely to make Blck Stars squad for the 2026 World Cup.