Jordan Ayew: Leicester City Face Competition from Saudi Clubs for Ghana Forward

• Ghana striker Jordan Ayew remains a target of Saudi clubs and Leicester City in the transfer window
• EPL returnees Leicester City have made a first offer for the Crystal Palace striker ahead of the new season
• Ayew, one of the most experienced players in the league, has been a key figure at the Selhurst Park

Leicester City have reportedly tabled an offer for Ghana striker Jordan Ayew but will face competition from clubs from Saudi Arabia.

The Black Stars forward is in the final year of his contract with the South London outfit and could consider a move in the summer transfer window.

Ayew enjoyed a decent pre-season, scoring in the games against Crawley Town and West Ham United while delivering assists against the Hammers and Wolverhampton Wanderers.

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According to the BBC, Leicester have tabled a £4m offer for the striker as they look for another striker to join veteran Jamie Vardy.

Meanwhile, Modern Ghana reports an unnamed club in Saudi Arabia have showed interest in the Ghanaian and are ready to battle Leicester for the signature of the striker.

Ayew has been a consistent performer in the Premier League, arriving from France in 2016 but joined Crystal Palace in 2018, initially on loan before inking a permanent.

Ayew sees less game time under Glasner

Since the arrival of Oliver Glasner, the 32-year-old has seen his game time reduced with the Austrian trainer preferring Jean Phillipe Mateta over Ayew.

Despite impressing during pre-season, it is unclear if Ayew will command regular game time as he did during Roy Hodgson's time as manager.

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Ayew and Schlupp win pre-season cup

Earlier, Yen.com.gh reported that Black Stars duo Jordan Ayew and Jeffrey Schlupp starred for Crystal Palace as they emerged victorious in the Stateside Cup during their pre-season tour of the United States.

Schlupp continued his scoring run after netting in the 3-1 victory over West Ham in the final game on the tour.

Ayew, who remains a target of Leicester City, assisted compatriot Schlupp for the second, following a dominant display against Mohammed Kudus' club.

Source: YEN.com.gh