Claude Puel
![Claude Puel in charge of Leicester City on December 9, 2017 Claude Puel in charge of Leicester City on December 9, 2017](https://sm.imgix.net/17/52/claude-puel_1.jpg?w=87&h=65&auto=compress,format&fit=clip)
Claude Puel: 'Leicester City not close to new signings'
Manager Claude Puel claims that Leicester City are not close to signing any more players during the January transfer window.
Jan 18, 14:56
![Islam Slimani is caught on camera during the Premier League game between Leicester City and Chelsea on September 9, 2017 Islam Slimani is caught on camera during the Premier League game between Leicester City and Chelsea on September 9, 2017](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Leicester City boss Claude Puel hints at Islam Slimani loan move
Leicester City boss Claude Puel hints that forward Islam Slimani could spend the second half of the campaign on loan at another club.
Jan 18, 14:42
![Kelechi Iheanacho in action for Leicester City on September 9, 2017 Kelechi Iheanacho in action for Leicester City on September 9, 2017](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
FA Cup roundup: Leicester City see off Fleetwood Town to reach fourth round
Leicester City reach the fourth round of the FA Cup after a 2-0 win over League One outfit Fleetwood Town in Tuesday night's third-round replay at the King Power Stadium.
Jan 16, 21:44
![Manolo Gabbiadini in action during the Premier League game between Southampton and West Ham United on February 4, 2017 Manolo Gabbiadini in action during the Premier League game between Southampton and West Ham United on February 4, 2017](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Bologna show interest in Southampton forward Manolo Gabbiadini?
Bologna are reportedly interested in signing Southampton forward Manolo Gabbiadini either in January or during the summer.
Jan 16, 17:47
![Riyad Mahrez celebrates grabbing the equaliser during the Premier League game between Leicester City and West Bromwich Albion on October 16, 2017 Riyad Mahrez celebrates grabbing the equaliser during the Premier League game between Leicester City and West Bromwich Albion on October 16, 2017](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Leicester City boss Claude Puel: 'Riyad Mahrez could be worth £100m in summer'
Leicester City manager Claude Puel claims that Riyad Mahrez could be worth more than £100m during the summer transfer window.
Jan 15, 18:33
![Claude Puel in charge of Leicester City on December 9, 2017 Claude Puel in charge of Leicester City on December 9, 2017](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Marseille winger Bouna Sarr a target for Leicester City?
A report claims that versatile Marseille winger Bouna Sarr is wanted by Leicester City, who have been told to go higher than their initial £2.5m offer.
Jan 15, 15:09
![Riyad Mahrez celebrates grabbing the equaliser during the Premier League game between Leicester City and West Bromwich Albion on October 16, 2017 Riyad Mahrez celebrates grabbing the equaliser during the Premier League game between Leicester City and West Bromwich Albion on October 16, 2017](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Leicester City boss Claude Puel: 'Riyad Mahrez will stay until the summer'
Leicester City boss Claude Puel suggests that playmaker Riyad Mahrez will remain at the King Power Stadium for the rest of the season.
Jan 15, 11:11
![Thibaut Courtois makes a save during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Leicester City on January 13, 2018 Thibaut Courtois makes a save during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Leicester City on January 13, 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Thibaut Courtois: 'Chelsea players are tired'
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois suggests that fatigue played its part in the Blues' goalless draw at home to Leicester City.
Jan 13, 18:10
![Claude Puel in charge of Leicester City on December 9, 2017 Claude Puel in charge of Leicester City on December 9, 2017](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Claude Puel: 'We could have beaten Chelsea'
Leicester City manager Claude Puel says that his side could have taken all three points from Chelsea had they not been reduced to 10 men.
Jan 13, 17:54
![Antonio Conte watches on intently during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Chelsea on October 14, 2017 Antonio Conte watches on intently during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Chelsea on October 14, 2017](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Live Commentary: Chelsea 0-0 Leicester City - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Chelsea's 0-0 draw with Leicester City, as the Blues were held to another stalemate on home soil.
Jan 13, 14:00
![Claude Puel in charge of Leicester City on December 9, 2017 Claude Puel in charge of Leicester City on December 9, 2017](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Claude Puel: 'Kelechi Iheanacho staying put at Leicester City'
Claude Puel challenges Kelechi Iheanacho to "keeping working and improve" if he is to nail down a place in the starting lineup in the second half of the campaign.
Jan 12, 17:28
![Riyad Mahrez and Ashley Young during the Premier League match between Leicester City and Manchester United on December 23, 2017 Riyad Mahrez and Ashley Young during the Premier League match between Leicester City and Manchester United on December 23, 2017](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
In-demand winger Riyad Mahrez prefers Arsenal to Liverpool?
Leicester City winger Riyad Mahrez is holding out for an offer from Arsenal before agreeing terms on a switch to Liverpool, according to a report.
Jan 12, 09:53
![Harry Maguire in action during the international friendly between England and Germany on November 10, 2017 Harry Maguire in action during the international friendly between England and Germany on November 10, 2017](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Leicester City boss Claude Puel welcomes Harry Maguire, Manchester City links
Leicester City boss Claude Puel insists that it is "a good thing" for Harry Maguire to be linked with a move to Manchester City.
Jan 11, 19:26
![Antonio Conte celebrates during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Newcastle United on December 2, 2017 Antonio Conte celebrates during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Newcastle United on December 2, 2017](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Chelsea vs. Leicester City – prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides the team news, lineups and a full preview of Saturday's Premier League clash between Chelsea and Leicester City.
Jan 11, 16:28
![Riyad Mahrez celebrates grabbing the equaliser during the Premier League game between Leicester City and West Bromwich Albion on October 16, 2017 Riyad Mahrez celebrates grabbing the equaliser during the Premier League game between Leicester City and West Bromwich Albion on October 16, 2017](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Claude Puel: 'I want to keep Riyad Mahrez'
Leicester City boss Claude Puel says that he is desperate to keep in-demand Riyad Mahrez at the King Power Stadium this month.
Jan 11, 15:20
![Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy celebrates scoring during his side's Premier League clash with Tottenham Hotspur at the King Power Stadium on November 28, 2017 Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy celebrates scoring during his side's Premier League clash with Tottenham Hotspur at the King Power Stadium on November 28, 2017](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Jamie Vardy fit for Leicester City's trip to Chelsea
Leicester City boss Claude Puel reveals that Jamie Vardy is fit and available for Saturday's trip to Premier League champions Chelsea.
Jan 11, 15:08
![Ahmed Musa in action for Leicester City on August 20, 2016 Ahmed Musa in action for Leicester City on August 20, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Leicester City boss Claude Puel: 'Ahmed Musa exit is a possibility'
Leicester City boss Claude Puel admits that Ahmed Musa could be sold this month.
Jan 8, 21:13
![Claude Puel in charge of Leicester City on December 9, 2017 Claude Puel in charge of Leicester City on December 9, 2017](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Leicester City close to signing Fousseni Diabate from Gazelec Ajaccio?
Leicester City are reportedly close to completing the signing of Gazelec Ajaccio forward Fousseni Diabate.
Jan 8, 13:51
![Harry Maguire in action during the international friendly between England and Germany on November 10, 2017 Harry Maguire in action during the international friendly between England and Germany on November 10, 2017](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Manchester City to offer £50m for Harry Maguire?
Manchester City are believed to be interested in tabling a £50m offer for Leicester City centre-back Harry Maguire, as the club's search for a centre-back continues.
Jan 7, 09:45
![A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Leicester City in talks for Gazelec Ajaccio striker Fousseni Diabate?
Leicester City allegedly register an interest in striker Fousseni Diabate, who plays for Ligue 2 side Gazelec Ajaccio.
Jan 5, 18:27
![Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy celebrates scoring during his side's Premier League clash with Tottenham Hotspur at the King Power Stadium on November 28, 2017 Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy celebrates scoring during his side's Premier League clash with Tottenham Hotspur at the King Power Stadium on November 28, 2017](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Claude Puel: 'Jamie Vardy may miss out on Fleetwood Town return'
Claude Puel says that 'it is not looking good' for crocked striker Jamie Vardy ahead of Leicester City's trip to Fleetwood Town this weekend.
Jan 4, 20:26
![Riyad Mahrez and Ashley Young during the Premier League match between Leicester City and Manchester United on December 23, 2017 Riyad Mahrez and Ashley Young during the Premier League match between Leicester City and Manchester United on December 23, 2017](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Claude Puel: 'Riyad Mahrez has not asked to leave Leicester City'
Claude Puel insists that Riyad Mahrez is "happy" at Leicester City and is not seeking a move away during the January transfer window.
Jan 4, 20:15
![Riyad Mahrez and Ashley Young during the Premier League match between Leicester City and Manchester United on December 23, 2017 Riyad Mahrez and Ashley Young during the Premier League match between Leicester City and Manchester United on December 23, 2017](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Claude Puel to hold talks with Riyad Mahrez amid transfer speculation
Claude Puel is keen to keep Riyad Mahrez at Leicester City after seeing the winger play a direct part in 10 goals in his last 13 matches.
Jan 2, 12:22
![Claude Puel in charge of Leicester City on December 9, 2017 Claude Puel in charge of Leicester City on December 9, 2017](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Claude Puel: 'Adrien Silva can provide some extra quality'
Claude Puel is pleased to have Adrien Silva available to choose from after the Portuguese was given the green light to complete his move from Sporting Lisbon.
Jan 1, 18:23
![Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring during the Champions League group game between Liverpool and Maribor on November 1, 2017 Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring during the Champions League group game between Liverpool and Maribor on November 1, 2017](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Claude Puel: 'Mohamed Salah was the difference'
Leicester City manager Claude Puel admits that Mohamed Salah was the difference between the two sides during their 2-1 defeat to Liverpool at Anfield.
Dec 30, 22:19
![A menacing Jurgen Klopp during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Liverpool on December 22, 2017 A menacing Jurgen Klopp during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Liverpool on December 22, 2017](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Live Commentary: Liverpool 2-1 Leicester City - as it happened
Relive Liverpool's 2-1 win over Leicester City as a second-half brace from Mohamed Salah ensures that the Reds will end 2017 in the Champions League places.
Dec 30, 14:00
![Jurgen Klopp watches the warm-up ahead of the Premier League game between Liverpool and Burnley on September 16, 2017 Jurgen Klopp watches the warm-up ahead of the Premier League game between Liverpool and Burnley on September 16, 2017](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp heaps praise on Leicester City, Claude Puel
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says that he has been impressed with Leicester City since the arrival of new boss Claude Puel.
Dec 29, 18:30
![Riyad Mahrez celebrates grabbing the equaliser during the Premier League game between Leicester City and West Bromwich Albion on October 16, 2017 Riyad Mahrez celebrates grabbing the equaliser during the Premier League game between Leicester City and West Bromwich Albion on October 16, 2017](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Arsenal to revive interest in Leicester City midfielder Riyad Mahrez?
Arsenal are reportedly ready to reignite their interest in Leicester City playmaker Riyad Mahrez during the January transfer window.
Dec 28, 17:18
![Leicester City defender Danny Simpson in action during his side's Premier League clash with Tottenham Hotspur at the King Power Stadium on November 28, 2017 Leicester City defender Danny Simpson in action during his side's Premier League clash with Tottenham Hotspur at the King Power Stadium on November 28, 2017](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Danny Simpson out for up to five weeks
Leicester City manager Claude Puel reveals that Danny Simpson could be sidelined for up to five weeks with a hamstring injury.
Dec 28, 15:32
![Virgil Van Dijk in action during the Europa League game between Southampton and Hapoel Be'er Sheva on December 8, 2016 Virgil Van Dijk in action during the Europa League game between Southampton and Hapoel Be'er Sheva on December 8, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Claude Puel: 'Virgil van Dijk can become the best in the world'
Leicester City manager Claude Puel backs Virgil van Dijk to become the best defender in world football after he completes his £75m move to Liverpool in January.
Dec 28, 15:09
![Southampton defender Maya Yoshida in action during the Premier League clash with West Bromwich Albion at St Mary's on December 31, 2016 Southampton defender Maya Yoshida in action during the Premier League clash with West Bromwich Albion at St Mary's on December 31, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Maya Yoshida: 'Situation worse now than under Claude Puel'
Maya Yoshida concedes that "the situation is even worse" at Southampton under Mauricio Pellegrino than it was during the tenure of predecessor Claude Puel.
Dec 27, 17:43
![Marco Silva gives orders during the Premier League game between Bournemouth and Watford on August 19, 2017 Marco Silva gives orders during the Premier League game between Bournemouth and Watford on August 19, 2017](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Watford come from behind to beat Leicester City
Watford come from a goal down to claim a 2-1 win against Leicester City in Tuesday's Premier League clash at Vicarage Road.
Dec 26, 16:58
![Harry Maguire in action during an England training session on August 29, 2017 Harry Maguire in action during an England training session on August 29, 2017](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Harry Maguire: 'Leicester City must take character into next game'
Harry Maguire wants Leicester City to "take the character" from their last-gasp 2-2 draw with Manchester United into the Boxing Day trip to Watford.
Dec 24, 13:11
![Claude Puel watches on during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Southampton on March 19, 2017 Claude Puel watches on during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Southampton on March 19, 2017](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Claude Puel: 'Draw against Manchester United keeps belief going'
Claude Puel puts Leicester City's 2-2 draw against Manchester United down to the "positive attitude" shown by his players to fight right until the end.
Dec 23, 22:27
![Claude Puel watches on during the Premier League game between Southampton and Manchester City on April 15, 2017` Claude Puel watches on during the Premier League game between Southampton and Manchester City on April 15, 2017`](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Team News: Wilfred Ndidi back in for Leicester City against Manchester United
Wilfred Ndidi is restored to Leicester City's starting lineup as the Foxes take on Manchester United at the King Power Stadium.
Dec 23, 18:48
![Paul Pogba and Riyad Mahrez during the Premier League match between Leicester City and Manchester United on December 23, 2017 Paul Pogba and Riyad Mahrez during the Premier League match between Leicester City and Manchester United on December 23, 2017](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Live Commentary: Leicester City 2-2 Manchester United - as it happened
Relive Manchester United's 2-2 draw with Leicester City and Harry Maguire's last-ditch equaliser with Sports Mole's minute-by-minute updates from the King Power Stadium.
Dec 23, 18:45
![Claude Puel watches on during the Premier League game between Southampton and Manchester City on April 15, 2017` Claude Puel watches on during the Premier League game between Southampton and Manchester City on April 15, 2017`](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Leicester City boss Claude Puel: 'I was right to rest Riyad Mahrez, Jamie Vardy'
Leicester City boss Claude Puel maintains that he has "no regrets" over resting Riyad Mahrez and Jamie Vardy for the EFL Cup tie with Manchester City.
Dec 22, 17:34
![Islam Slimani is caught on camera during the Premier League game between Leicester City and Chelsea on September 9, 2017 Islam Slimani is caught on camera during the Premier League game between Leicester City and Chelsea on September 9, 2017](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Newcastle United favourites to sign Leicester City striker Islam Slimani?
Newcastle United seemingly emerge as the favourites to sign Leicester City forward Islam Slimani during the January transfer window.
Dec 21, 17:23
![A general shot of St Mary's Stadium prior to Southampton's Premier League clash with Chelsea on October 30, 2016 A general shot of St Mary's Stadium prior to Southampton's Premier League clash with Chelsea on October 30, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Eric Black leaves Southampton for personal reasons
First-team coach Eric Black leaves Southampton due to the effects of injuries he sustained during his playing career.
Dec 21, 15:38
![Georgia's Solomon Kvirkvelia dives in to tackle Wales's Gareth Bale during the 2018 World Cup Qualifier match on 9 October 2016 Georgia's Solomon Kvirkvelia dives in to tackle Wales's Gareth Bale during the 2018 World Cup Qualifier match on 9 October 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
West Brom, Leicester City look at Lokomotiv Moscow's Solomon Kvirkvelia?
Leicester City and West Bromwich Albion are reportedly interested in signing Lokomotiv Moscow defender Solomon Kvirkvelia.
Dec 20, 19:29