What's Leicester transfer target Giorgi Chakvetadze all about? | OneFootball

The Leicester City rumour mill is in full operation at the moment, just like with all Premier League clubs. Due to the Foxes having a fairly new manager, there is further speculation than we normally see. In fact, latest City boss Ruud van Nistelrooy actually accelerated hearsay by admitting that the east Midlanders are actively seeking new recruits.

In addition to that, the ex-Manchester United interim gaffer confirmed another piece of information which fuelled and then propelled transfer conjecture. Refreshingly, the Dutchman admitted to journalists that there are funds in place on Filbert Way in order to strengthen the squad. However, LCFC won't be shelling out huge figures for marquee signings, especially in the increasingly expensive January market.

Nevertheless, chatter in the Leicester sphere suggests a forward of some description is wanted. Maybe that is a striker, someone such as Brighton & Hove Albion centre forward Evan Ferguson perhaps. Other areas in the side may be reinforced too. For example, Watford star Giorgi Chakvetadze is said to be on the King Power wishlist. Here are some things to know about the supposed City target.

Who is Giorgi Chakvetadze and will Leicester City bid for him?

First of all, Chakvetadze is 25. He predominantly plays as an attacking midfielder for the Hornets. Although he can also slide down the pitch in a more cautious No.6/8 role; he's also known to play as a winger.

Secondly, he's Georgian. Chakvetadze has featured for his national team for around six years. During that time he's netted nine goals in just under 40 appearances. An impressive feat.

Lastly, but by no means least of all, how's the former Slovan Bratislava man doing in the Championship overall? His creativity and dribbling, if not goalscoring prowess, are often noted. Yet the reported £20 million price tag is an apparent deterrent for interested sides.