As per latest reports by BBC, Swansea City eyeing a permanent move for Leicester City midfielder Andy King. Under the tutelage of Claude Puel, King was getting very limited opportunities at Leicester and was handed merely 5 starts in the Premier League earlier this season.
Due to the lack of game time, he was agitating for a move away from King Power Stadium and the Swans lured him to the Liberty Stadium in the January transfer window. Swansea have managed a remarkable turnaround after the appointment of Carlos Carvalhal as their manager and as a result, they are placed 14th in the league table with 31 points from 30 games.
The Welsh side still have a lot to do to ensure they don’t fall back into the relegation zone. Ideally, Swansea need at least a couple more wins from their remaining games and a few draws here and there to help them reach the 40-point mark which is generally considered safe for survival. King has played an important role in the midfield.
Brief history and why a permanent move makes sense
He emerged through the youth ranks of Chelsea and Leicester City and started his senior career with the Foxes. He spent more than a decade at the club and made 388 appearances and is one of the most adored players at the club.
During his time at Leicester City, he won the League One, the Championship and the Premier League, which shows he has ample experience and went through it all with the club.
A central midfielder by trade, King is capable enough to operate as a central defensive midfielder as well. He might not be a flashy player, but he is an exceptional reader of the game and does his basics right more often than not. He is good in the air, can put in a tackle or two and spray passes if the need be.
The 29-year-old has made a good impression after moving to Swansea City and even found the back of the net during his side’s 4-1 win over West Ham United. The report from BBC also states that Swansea City’s midfielder, Ki Sung-Yueng, might be moving out of the club once his contract expires in the summer and thus, it would make a lot of sense if Carvalhal signs King permanently in the summer.