Leicester are keen on signing Tottenham defender Kyle Naughton this month. The former Sheffield United full back is on the periphery of Mauricio Pochettino's first-team plans. And Foxes boss Nigel Pearson has identified Naughton as one of the men he wants to bolster his relegation-threatened squad. Tottenham defender Kyle Naughton is a January transfer target for relegation-threatened Leicester City The full back is one of many players Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino is willing to sell this transfer window Persuading Pochettino to part with Naughton will not be a problem. The defender is one of a number of players the Spurs boss is prepared to sell this month as he looks to stamp his authority on the squad in the transfer window.
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Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino is willing to let Kyle Naughton leave
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Leicester are interested in the full back as they hunt Premier League safety
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Foxes are currently bottom of the table with 14 points from 20 games
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