What Brendan Rodgers has to say about Alfredo Morelos and transfer targets
Leicester City have been linked with Rangers' Colombian striker
Rob TannerLeicester City Editor
Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers says he already knows where he needs to strengthen his squad in the summer transfer window.
The new City boss, who takes charge of his first home game since leaving Celtic ten days ago against Fulham this Saturday, has already been linked with a number of players, most notably Rangers striker Alfredo Morelos.
Understandably, Rodgers wouldn't be drawn on specific targets, although he seemed to dismiss the Morelos link, but said talks were already underway behind the scenes at City to plan for the summer.
"I think someone is trying to wind someone up," he said of the Morelos link.
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"I never will comment on speculation of any player.
"My focus is with the players we have now. They are a terrific bunch. Whether we can improve them and get the squad to a good place by the end of the season. Then we can improve it then.
"Looking at the squad, I understand where the team needs improving and of course.
"We'll look at the squad over the course of the season to see to see how much we can take from the guys that are already here, but I think each year you want to improve and that's important, to succeed.
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"It's a constant, you always have to look to improve and that's something we will do in the summer."
Those plans will also include the futures of City players who are out of contract at the end of the season; Danny Simpson, Wes Morgan, Christian Fuchs and Shinji Okazaki, and despite only just arriving at the club, Rodgers is involved in the discussions.
"I'm interested in it," he said.
"It's important for me to understand the situation and where each player is at.
"Those players, we have to respect their history here and what they've achieved but we have to plan forward and see where they can contribute.
Shinji Okazaki warms up on the touchline at the King Power Stadium during Leicester City's 2-1 win over Manchester City (Image: Plumb Images/Leicester City FC via Getty Images)
"I'll speak with Jon (Rudkin, director of football) and Khun Top (Vice chairman) and see where we go from there."