The Leicester City rumour mill has picked up pace in the last few days, with several players linked with moves in and out of the club.
Without doubt the biggest rumour which has had the fans talking is a possible return of Emile Heskey. The 62 times capped England international was released by Aston Villa at the end of the season and is now a free agent. Speculation has mounted in the past few days that Heskey, 34, has met Pearson to discuss personal terms, with talk of either a pay-as-you-play or a one year deal being put forward.
Another striker which has been reported with a move to the King Power Stadium is Reading striker Simon Church. The 23-year-old has moved down the pecking order at the Berkshire club and with the Royals being promoted to the Premier League, is unlikely to feature much next season. However, Leicester face competition from several other Championship clubs. Bolton, Brighton, Crystal Palace and Watford have all enquired about the Wales international.
Meanwhile, a couple of names are rumoured to be on their way out of the club, including a fans favourite.
Right-back Lee Peltier, has attracted interest from Leeds United. The 25-year-old, signed from Huddersfield Town last summer for £750,000, made 40 appearances for the Foxes last season but manager Nigel Pearson is looking to replace Peltier with Hull right-back Liam Rosenior. Leeds are prepared to offer £500,000 for Peltier, while Pearson will approach his former club for Rosenior who is in the last year of his contract. Peltier has since tweeted "Thanks for all the support from the fans, I have heard nothing so I can't comment, but appreciate all the nice comments, now off on my holidays."
Matt Mills has been linked with a move north of the border to Scottish champions Celtic. Reports in the Daily Record claim the Hoops want to get Mills on a season long loan after initial talks stalled. City wanted £3m for their club captain but Celtic weren't willing to pay as much, instead offering defender Kelvin Wilson as part of any possible deal. However, Pearson rejected that offer, meaning Celtic have come in with a revised offer and willing to pay all of Mills' wages, reportedly between £20,000 and £25,000 per week.
Finally, free agent Nicky Shorey has been linked with a move to Leicester. The 31-year-old left-back was released by West Bromwich Albion at the end of the season, and reports state Shorey has already held talks with Pearson at the King Power Stadium. However, the England international is thought to be weighing up his options before he makes a decision on his future.
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