Latest on reports Zack Steffen ‘set to sign’ for Leicester City
- George Dempsey
- 30 June 2023
Manchester City goalkeeper Zack Steffen is being strongly linked with an imminent move to Leicester City, according to reports.
Man City goalkeeper Zack Steffen is being linked with a move to Leicester City, with some outlets claiming he's 'set to sign' any day now.
Planet Sport understands those reports are very much wide of the mark, at least for now. The source? Well, the man himself.
Zack Steffen recently visited his hometown of Downingtown, where United Sports named a new pitch after the 28-year-old and his charitable foundation, VOYCENOW.
The US international walked with a crutch as he recovers from a meniscus operation that ended his CONCACAF Nations League campaign.
The injury should keep him sidelined until October, while the EFL season starts in August.
Despite that, various outlets in the UK are claiming his move to Leicester is imminent.
When asked by Jonathan Tannenwald about the move, Steffen said: "My friends have told me about this Leicester City report, but I haven't heard anything from my agent."
Although he didn't rule out any move, his comments have rubbished reports that a deal is already in place.
The American played 44 times for Middlesbrough last season, completing a full season for the first time since 2018 after persistent knee issues.
