Leicester City have joined Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth in the race to sign in-form winger Josh Bowler, TEAMtalk understands.
During the January transfer window, TEAMtalk exclusively revealed that Forest and Bournemouth were battling it out for the 22-year-old’s services. And Blackpool were willing to play ball, as long their £1.5million asking price was met.
Bowler ultimately remained at Bloomfield Road as Blackpool rejected the offers which came in for him.
He has been in great form since then, notching four goals in six Championship appearances. That includes one in the 3-1 victory over Bristol City on February 5.
The Englishman, who can operate on either flank, has a contract with Blackpool lasting until June 30. However, the Championship outfit have the option to extend the terms by another year.
A host of clubs have been checking in on Bowler amid his impressive goalscoring run, and TEAMtalk has learned that one of them is Leicester.
Brendan Rodgers continues to suggest that a summer overhaul will take place at the King Power this summer. On Wednesday, he said this would be ‘important’ to challenge first team stars. And wide man Bowler is one of the players in their sights.
The Foxes are not the only Premier League side to hold an interest. TEAMtalk understands Wolves, Norwich and Brentford have also checked in on him in recent weeks.
Forest and Bournemouth continue to monitor Bowler’s development, but the race to snatch him from Blackpool is now far…
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