3 Things to know about Leicester transfer target Dario Osorio | OneFootball

The King Power Club will be looking at heavy changes to the team next campaign regardless of whether they survive in the Premier League or fall back into the EFL Championship. Although, it might be more difficult if the EFL shove a transfer embargo onto the Foxes. Either way, there are rumours galore for the summer window.

One such rumour is to Dario Osorio. The Chilean winger plays for FC Midtjylland in the Danish Superliga. Although not a devastatingly effective talent, the raw attributes and stylistic preferences are there to make this a versatile and promising player for the future. That is where our story and Ruud van Nistelrooy’s interest begins.

Three things Leicester City must know

Stylistically, Leicester typically opts for players who can offer not just on the attack but also either progressively or defensively. For example, Stephy Mavididi is a progressive talent as well as being creative, where Abdul Fatawu has been a key part of our defence on the right-flank for the brief time he has played for the Foxes before his tragic injury. Versatility and utility are the names of our transfer strategy.

Osorio is not a goal-scoring forward. Nevertheless, they do offer both of the other elements we desperately look for. Firstly, from a defensive contribution standpoint the Chilean is almost unmatched amongst his peers in his position: tackles, interceptions, clearances, and even last man blocks, in each category Osorio is above the 90th percentile of all players on the RW. This means the talent gets back, puts in challenges, and even works hard to get in front of shots.

They also offer versatility in how they progress the ball. The RW is above the 70th percentile for both successful take-ons and progressive passing: meaning the latent offers both a way of retaining the ball while dribbling forward, as well as looking for the forward pass to keep the team moving upwards. Whichever works best, that is what Osorio offers the team: options to get forward.

Positionally there is little flexibility offered. They play at right wing, and although they will comeback in defence, their play is best felt on the right-flank supported by an aggressive right-back, rather than being useable strongly on the left or in midfield. On top of this, Leicester City does not necessarily need someone reliant on a right-back while their current fullback is under immense pressure to perform better.

It is worth noting that several Premier League clubs are interested in bringing the young talent into their teams as well. Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspurs, West Ham United, and Manchester United are also keeping a close eye on the talent. The Foxes must act swiftly in the window should they wish to bring the player into their team. Plus, the King Power side cannot overspend too much, so will hope to get a cut-throat deal around £8-10m over the line.