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Ademola Lookman can 'flourish' at Leicester, insists Brendan Rodgers as he admits he tried to sign winger for Celtic ahead of his potential debut against Man City

Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers hopes new signing Ademola Lookman will 'flourish' with the Foxes.

The 23-year-old winger, on a season-long loan from German side RB Leipzig with a view to a permanent switch, has yet to really settle during his fledgling career.

He burst onto the scene as a teenager at Charlton, which earned him a move to Everton. However, it did not work out for him at Goodison Park and another exciting move to Leipzig, initially on loan, followed.

Former Everton winger Ademola Lookman has joined Leicester on loan from RB Leipzig

Lookman found first-team opportunities with the Bundesliga club limited and spent last season on loan at Fulham.