Michael Johnson

[SJN-Fox]

According to Sky Sports we are looking at a season long loan deal. Seems like we're gonna be Man City II

Skysports.com understands Leicester are closing in on a deal for Manchester City's forgotten midfielder Michael Johnson.

Johnson has endured two injury-hit seasons at City and has slipped way down the pecking order at Etihad Stadium.

The 23-year-old is keen to leave City as he looks to get his career back on track and City are thought to be willing to loan him out.

Wolves and Leeds have both been credited with an interest in Johnson, but Leicester are thought to be favourites for the highly-rated midfielder.

Leicester boss Sven Goran Eriksson is a huge admirer of Johnson having given the player his big break in the City team when he was in charge of the club.

The Championship hopefuls have lined up a move to take Johnson to the King Power Stadium on a season-long loan deal as they look to build a squad capable of winning promotion to the Premier League.

 

[indierich06]

At least Sven's going for players he knows fairly extensively, rather than just taking punts on unknown quantities. Although I'd rather have Fernandes than Johnson - I can't see him going for both.

 

[Kingy_85]

Hope the Walke.... Sorry King Power Stadium has enough Pies for all these fatties.

 

[Profondo Rosso]

Bloody hell! At this rate, by the time the transfer window closes we are essentially just going to be the Manchester City side of 2008.

 

[Gore Lowin]

Bloody hell! At this rate, by the time the transfer window closes we are essentially just going to be the Manchester City side of 2008.

Did they only play three players then?

 

[Profondo Rosso]

Did they only play three players then?

Actually, 6.

 

[Graz]

Actually, 6.

Vassell
Ball
Johnson
Fernandes

Who am I forgetting?

 

[Profondo Rosso]

Vassell
Ball
Johnson
Fernandes

Who am I forgetting?

Mills and Schmeichel.

 

[Graz]

Mills and Schmeichel.

D'oh, should've remembered Kasper.

Didn't realise Mills had played for them... although now vaguely remember it being mentioned when he signed for us.

Can we sign Elano while we're at it?

 

[city-faithful]

I think Johnson would be a great player at this level, and he's young too so it'd definately be a purchase with a view to the future. Gerrimin.

 

[Matt_B]

Leicester have wrapped up a deal for Manchester City's Michael Johnson on loan for the season #LCFC #MCFC

 

[Miles Away]

Surely spells the end for someone?

 

[Real Sharapova]

Surely spells the end for someone?

Not the cook at the training ground, that's for sure.

 

[Lako42]

No Fernandes then?

 

[Blue Maniac]

I could swear he's older than 23. I wonder if he still leans backwards when he runs.

 

[Matt_B]

I could swear he's older than 23. I wonder if he still leans backwards when he runs.

You're thinking of Michael Jordan, they lie about their age you know.

 

[Graz]

Prefer Fernandes to Johnson, but still think Johnson would be a good signing. I assume we won't sign both.

 

[Profondo Rosso]

Let's just hope he stays fit. His injury record rivals Lee Morris'.

 

[Profondo Rosso]

Also, this doesn't necessarily mean we won't get Fernandes as well, they're different types of midfielders. Fernandes is more of a holding player.

 

[Graz]

Also, this doesn't necessarily mean we won't get Fernandes as well, they're different types of midfielders. Fernandes is more of a holding player.

True. That's the reason I'd prefer we sign Fernandes.

I can't see us signing both unless at least one of the midfielders we've got is on his way. Having 5 centre mids when we start with 3 isn't excessive, but 6 might be.