Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Early speculationDaily Mail FootballUnverified sourceVia Simon Jones· 27 Jul 2026
Leicester eye Tottenham teenage defender Hardy on loan
Spurs' 18-year-old centre-back Malachi Hardy is a target for League One Leicester.
M. Hardy
player
Player
Malachi Hardy
Position
Centre-back
Current club
Tottenham Hotspur
Linked club
Leicester City
What happened. Leicester City are exploring a loan move for Tottenham's 18-year-old defender Malachi Hardy.
- Hardy is an England U18 international.
- He impressed Roberto de Zerbi in pre-season.
- He signed a contract extension earlier this year.
“Malachi is another good player for the future of the club.”
— Roberto de Zerbi
Leicester seek defensive reinforcements as they push for promotion from League One.
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