Sly Fox! Robert Pires reveals he is being chased by Leicester City

16 June 2010 16:56
Leicester have made 'serious enquiries' about the possibility of signing Robert Pires, according to the former World Cup-winning winger.[LNB]The 36-year-old is a free agent after being released by Spanish side Villarreal and is reported to have told French journalists in South Africa he is keen to return to England having played for Arsenal between 2000 and 2006.[LNB] Va Va Voom: Robert Pires was an influential part of Arsenal's all-conquering side of the Noughties[LNB]Pires, a member of the France squad that won the World Cup on home soil in 1998, said: 'There's a few big English teams chasing me. I'm told Leicester and Birmingham have made serious enquires.[LNB] Fox in the box-seat: Leicester City narrowly missed out on the Premier League after defeat in the Championship playoffs[LNB]'I still think I can play in the Premier League but the challenge of getting a team like Leicester promoted is very appealing, especially with maybe two seasons left in my legs.[LNB]'If the right kind of club expresses an interest, I have no problem going over and doing a pre-season so they can have a closer look at me.'[LNB] Three months after the FA Cup Final, Pompey face Stevenage in Carling CupDJ Campbell's move from Leicester to Blackpool hangs in the balanceFormer Scotland striker Paul Dickov handed manager's job at Oldham [LNB]  

Source: Daily_Mail