Foxes seal Vaughan loan

02 July 2010 12:00
Leicester have completed the signing of Everton striker James Vaughan on an initial one-month loan deal. The 21-year-old has made 10 appearances for David Moyes` side this season, scoring in games against Burnley and Carlisle at the turn of the year. Earlier this campaign he had a loan spell at Derby cut short by injury after just two appearances. The Rams were keen to have Vaughan back after he returned to full fitness but their East Midlands rivals have now acquired the England Under-21 international. Leicester are fifth in the Coca-Cola Championship and chasing promotion back to the top flight after a six-year absence. Vaughan is eligible for the Foxes game against Cardiff at the Walkers Stadium on Saturday, with the Welsh club just two points behind them in the table. With leading scorer Matty Fryatt recovering from surgery after breaking his jaw in two places against Doncaster a month ago, Leicester chairman Milan Mandaric hopes Vaughan can help provide the firepower in Fryatt`s absence. "It was unfortunate to lose Matty Fryatt but James is a proper player," said Mandaric. "It wasn't simple. The player was wanted by other teams. I have a good relationship with the Everton chairman and I said to him that my manager would like the player and your manager wants him to get additional experience so let's close the deal."

Source: PA