Leicester City have emerged as a potential January destination for Birmingham City striker Lyndon Dykes, who is actively seeking a move away from St Andrew’s @ Knighthead Park.
Striker Seeks Fresh Start After Birmingham Struggle
Lyndon Dykes is determined to find a new club this month after failing to secure a regular starting role under Birmingham manager Chris Davies. The 30-year-old Scotland international has been at the club for 18 months but has found opportunities severely limited in the current campaign.
Despite scoring crucial late winning goals against Blackburn Rovers and Swansea City this season, Dykes has been named in the starting line-up for just two Championship matches. He has made a further 19 appearances from the substitutes' bench, a situation that has led to his disillusionment.
World Cup Ambitions Drive Transfer Desire
With a World Cup campaign for Scotland on the horizon, Dykes is keen to regain peak fitness and form during the second half of the season. He believes his chances of doing so at Birmingham are now over.
His situation was highlighted by his recent involvement; he played 45 minutes in the New Year’s Day defeat to Watford but has since been omitted from the matchday squads for games against Coventry City and Cambridge United.
Leicester Rival Charlton for Signature
According to a report in the Daily Mail, Leicester City are now ready to compete with Charlton Athletic for the striker's signature. Charlton made an approach for Dykes at the opening of the transfer window, but Birmingham refused to engage in talks.
A key factor in Leicester's interest is the presence of manager Marti Cifuentes, who previously worked with Dykes at Queens Park Rangers. The Foxes are known to be in the market for attacking reinforcements, and a loan move for the experienced forward is said to be an appealing option.
The coming weeks will be crucial in determining whether Dykes secures his desired move to the King Power Stadium or elsewhere, as he aims to revitalise his club career and bolster his international prospects.
