The financial position at the club is still far from resolved. The restructuring of several departments is ongoing. A new Technical Director may be tasked with offloading certain players for sizeable fees.
We anticipate Marti Cifuentes will be left somewhat disappointed, though he may still be able to bring in players on loan. He understands that the current squad needs trimming in order to introduce fresh additions.
Abdul Fatawu is one player who could be sold for a significant transfer sum. Leeds, Everton, Sunderland, Brentford, West Ham and Brighton are all in contention to make offers for him. We estimate that a fee of around £25million would secure his departure from Leicester.
Based on earlier reports, we also believe Wout Faes and Bouba Soumare could be heading for the exit. Their combined worth is expected to be close to £22million. The latest rumour surrounding Wout Faes links him with Besiktas, with claims they are ready to act swiftly to sign him.
The Belgian international is keen to complete his move in January. He wants to fight for a spot in the Belgian squad ahead of the World Cup in the summer. Bouba Soumare has been associated with Monaco, AC Milan and Sevilla.
There are also numerous other players whose contracts expire in the summer. None of them are guaranteed fresh proposals from Leicester, meaning they could all depart. All of this is far from ideal for Marti Cifuentes, who must attempt to build a competitive team with players in a state of transition.
Rumours have also linked Luke Thomas with a potential exit. Bundesliga side Hoffenheim are reportedly monitoring him. Victor Kristiansen, currently sidelined, has also been mentioned in relation to other clubs.
Harry Souttar had his loan spell at Sheffield United terminated early last season. He could return to action soon, but his long-term future also appears to lie elsewhere. Marcal Madivadua is seeking clarity about his role, while Woyo Coulibaly is similarly searching for direction.
It will be intriguing to see how the club develops its younger prospects. The aim is, of course, to build a forward-thinking team over the coming years. At the moment, that pool of talent looks too inexperienced to form the backbone of the club’s next successful era. However, this is undoubtedly the route that must be taken to generate real momentum for the future.