Vaughan completes Foxes loan move

11 March 2010 16:02
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.[LNB]Earlier this campaign he had a loan spell at Derby cut short by injury after just two appearances.[LNB]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.[LNB]Leicester are fifth in the Championship and chasing promotion back to the top flight after a six-year absence.[LNB]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.[LNB]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.[LNB]"It was unfortunate to lose Matty Fryatt but James is a proper player," said Mandaric.[LNB]"It wasn't simple. The player was wanted by other teams.[LNB]"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."[LNB][LNB] Leicester 11/10, Draw 12/5, Cardiff 12/5  

Source: Team_Talk