And ahead of that first outing, Thomas has been able to provide us with an update on four players who we ended last season without as all four were on the sidelines after picking up injuries.
Lucas Bergvall, Dejan Kulusevski, James Maddison and Radu Dragusin all missed the end of the season run in which culminated in us lifting the Europa League trophy on that glorious night in Bilbao.
Now, just two months on, all four have their eyes set on returning to action – although some are closer than others…
Speaking to us following his first press conference as Head Coach, Thomas said: “Lucas Bergvall has been very good on the grass, he’s trained every session and looks good. I’m very happy with that.”
“James Maddison has been doing rehab, but in the last couple of sessions he’s been doing part sessions (with the rest of the squad), so that’s also a positive. He’s getting closer.
“Radu and Deki are a little further away. So, Lucas, fine, no problem. Maddison is getting closer.”
West Ham United might perhaps have to pay millions more than expected for Leicester City star even though Foxes have deputy stand by in Jakub Stolarczyk
If you weren’t aware, West Ham manager Graham Potter would apparently like to swoop for a City duo. And not just any Leicester pair, our two best players: Bilal El Khannouss and Hermansen.
Though both Foxes are said to be valued slightly higher by LCFC than some outlets have published. The Moroccan, for example, is supposedly worth £40 million to the one-time Premier League champions; that’s almost a difference of £20m to reports.
Meanwhile some journalists have claimed that approximately £20m will buy you Hermansen. I must admit that when I first saw that alleged amount, I was surprised.
West Ham United have been linked with signing a couple of players from Leicester City over the summer. The two Foxes in question would certainly enhance options at London Stadium. Though every Premier League club seems to believe they can hold LCFC’s feet to the fire, so to speak, over transfers. This notion was incorrectly formed because of the East Midlands side’s perceived and reported financial difficulties. And City may well have money problems; owners King Power are definitely going through a rough ride at the moment.
But the Leicestershire team will not be bullied nor pushed around or dictated to. Not under any circumstances! Therefore the Hammers will probably have to pay a lot more than advertised for Mads Hermansen. In fact, the East Londoners could be forced to shell out extra millions than suspected for Leicester’s star goalkeeper. What’s the score with the Dane, is he moving to the capital? How much will he cost WHUFC? And is a replacement waiting in the wings on Filbert Way?
