Leicester City will hopefully be active in the January transfer window, the first opportunity for Ruud van Nistelrooy to pump his own philosophy into the club. However, such is the nature of the game, the Foxes might have to think about offloading a few players first, before they bring any in.While it is not a nice thought for Leicester fans to think about losing some players, it could serve the club well if upgrades are brought in. That said, here are three players who could leave Leicester City in the January transfer window.
3 players who may leave Leicester City in January transfer window
1. Odsonne Edouard (contract terminated)
Without a doubt, the most likely player to leave Leicester in January is Odsonne Edouard. In fact, this is already believed to be Leicester’s plan.
3 players who may leave Leicester City in January transfer window
1. Odsonne Edouard (contract terminated)
Without a doubt, the most likely player to leave Leicester in January is Odsonne Edouard. In fact, this is already believed to be Leicester’s plan.
Edouard is not a bad player, he was just a strange signing. Despite there being more hype around his name when he signed on loan in the summer, both Jordan Ayew and Jamie Vardy are ahead of him in the pecking order.
If Leicester City cut Edouard’s loan deal short in the January transfer window, it would open up another slot for a Premier League player to come in on loan.
2. Danny Ward (sale)
If the expected time frame is met, then Polish goalkeeper Jakub Stolarczyk should return from injury in the new year. This would only mean that Danny Ward is considered less desirable by Leicester.
Given that Ward is out of contract in the summer, there is not much point keeping him on the books. The fee that Leicester could pick up for his sale would be small, but it outweighs the cost of keeping him at the club and likely not playing any games before the season’s over.
3. Wout Faes (sale)
Bit of an early shout here but with the way things are going, it doesn’t look like Wout Faes is involved in the long-term plans of Ruud van Nistelrooy. It’s only been two games but the centre-back has been on the bench for both of them.
Selling a former first-team player might seem nonsensical but the Foxes must strike while the iron’s hot. Faes deserves to be starting elsewhere, after all.New Leicester City manager Ruud van Nistelrooy recently and questionably labelled his centre back options as ‘luxurious’. This outlet beg to differ with the Dutchman on that one. We also suggested that City potentially turn to the soon-to-be open transfer market for a centre half in January. That way, relegation fears may be eased slightly on Filbert Way.
Happily, with question marks over the Leicester defence, a twist might perhaps have arisen. According to a report, the east Midlands outfit are wisely targeting a fresh player for that very role. Would the prospective LCFC signing be ready to come into the starting lineup immediately? Or, is this a footballer for the Foxes’ future? All will become clear.
Amid speculation on how the squad will look once we get to February 2025 when the window has closed, other City topics require our attention. There could be good news on the horizon for the King Power club after a recent scare. Mads Hermansen, the undisputed Leicester No.1, was substituted due to injury at half-time of the Newcastle United drubbing at St. James’ Park.