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Karan Vinod
BBC Sport Journalist

Leicester City boss Ruud van Nistelrooy has been speaking to the media before Sunday's Premier League game against Nottingham Forest (kick-off 14:15 BST).

Here are the key lines from his news conference:

• On team news: "There is an update on Facundo Buonanotte who is back after his concussion against Wolves. He came through the process well and is available for Sunday."

• Van Nistelrooy has also confirmed that the players that were out before the Southampton game remain sidelined.

• He said Leicester "wanted to break the cycle" of the lack of home games with goals and were "motivated to do so" against Southampton. The Dutch manager was delighted with the minutes that the academy players had.

• On his future: "I wish I could share more and obviously we will when there is news. Sharing the information with the fanbase regarding the club is very important that I think we should do. When it's there, we will do it."

• On Jeremy Monga starting his GCSEs: "He is reporting everyday. And I am asking him the questions on maths and if he's studied it. Thank God Saturday and Sunday there is no school so he will be available. That's what a special talent brings to the table."

• Van Nistelrooy reiterated that there is a bit of frustration with the absence of "clarity" as it is important "to move forward" as the clarity "will only help".

• On Jamie Vardy chasing 200 goals: "13 years, all the goals he's scored and the trophies he's won and being so loyal to this football club in good and in bad. We all want to give him the best possible farewell and of course there is no better way to get him on the scoresheet than getting the ball in the areas where he can be dangerous and he will do his business. That is a big motivation not only in the players but the staff as well."

• On Forest: "It's a derby and it's a special game for both fanbases. Obviously, Forest being in a position where they can reach the Champions League is a big thing for them. So, they will be totally ready and totally the favourites but we want to perform to our best and show that we want to compete."

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Edinburgh have signed Scotland-qualified wing Malelili Satala from Leicester on a two-year contract.

The 20-year-old Tigers academy graduate has made five appearances for the English Premiership club this season.

Satala was born in the Scottish capital and is the son of former Fiji international Apolosi Satala, who played for Edinburgh in the early 2000s.

"I'm absolutely thrilled to be joining Edinburgh this summer," he said.

"It's an exciting new chapter and I'm really looking forward to the opportunities that lie ahead, both on and off the field.

"Making the move from Leicester to a city like Edinburgh is a big change, but one I'm embracing. I'm grateful for the chance to be part of such a proud club and can't wait to meet new people, immerse myself in the culture and get to work."

Edinburgh have also added Scotland Under-20 wing Finlay Doyle, who will join the club's pro academy from Loughborough University on a one-year deal.

Pat Nevin
Former footballer and presenter

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Time stops for no man, as Kevin de Bruyne and Jamie Vardy are discovering right now.

Both are considered 'too old' for the teams they have graced for 10 and 13 years respectively. Both are arguably the most important - and maybe most-loved players - in their club's recent history. Both clearly have unfinished business as top players, even if Jamie is 38 years old and Kevin is 34 in June.

They had a few other things in common this week. First, they looked the most likely to score for their teams. Secondly, they both did.

The fire hasn't gone out for either player and both could doubtless still do some sort of limited, short-term strategic job for their teams going forward - but those ships have sailed.

Playing this well when they know they are leaving could be down to a number of reasons: professionalism and pride in their work is clearly on show.

Giving your best while still being paid considerable sums to turn out each week should be a given, but it isn't always.

There is also the consideration that, like other players nearing the end of their contracts, they are putting on a show for any prospective employees. If they 'downed tools', like some others have done to ensure they don't pick up any injuries, it wouldn't be a great look.

Vardy must be thinking that a top team in need of a natural scorer would be worth looking at him. Even if his role was as a substitute most weeks, he could come on when the defenders are tiring, space is opening up and desperation is kicking in.

With the chances Arsenal created this season, and them having no obvious natural scorer to add the final touch, would Vardy on their bench look silly or astute?

Arsenal took a chance on Raheem Sterling this season, which clearly hasn't worked, but would De Bruyne be a better bet, if they took a punt on him?

I'm pretty sure it wouldn't be a daft move, even if the Gunners have a few decent players in that area. Mikel Arteta knows Kevin, so you never know.

Vardy and De Bruyne might be on the way out, but both still have something to give. It might yet be closer to home than some people think, rather than the expected pension booster jobs in the Middle East or - dare I say it - the good old USA.

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