Leicester City prepared themselves for a demanding summer following their drop from the Premier League. The club took time before selecting Marti Cifuentes as Ruud van Nistelrooy’s permanent replacement, and the Spaniard is still awaiting significant support in the transfer market.
So far, veteran goalkeeper Asmir Begovic remains the only addition, joining on a free transfer, while uncertainty regarding a potential points deduction continues to hang over the King Power Stadium.
Additional departures are also anticipated after the exits of Mads Hermansen and Kasey McAteer, with Bilal El Khannouss and Abdul Fatawu among those drawing considerable attention.
Now reports indicate that James Justin will be the next individual to leave the Foxes. According to reporter Mike McGrath, Premier League Leeds United have settled on a fee to sign the Leicester City full-back.
Daniel Farke’s team will pay up to £10m for the defender. It is believed that LCFC will receive £8m upfront with an additional £2m in add-ons.
Personal terms are not yet finalized between Justin and Leeds United, but they should not pose a problem. He will be the 6th member of last season’s starting lineup to depart LCFC, and he likely won’t be the final one, amid rumors of Wout Faes attracting European interest.
Yet another long-term servant gone for Leicester City:
After emerging at Luton Town, James Justin was recruited by Leicester City in 2019. Viewed as a promising talent, he arrived as a versatile option capable of playing on either side, whether at wing-back or full-back.
The 2024/25 season proved a difficult one, not only for Justin but for Leicester as a whole. Nonetheless, his reliability and flexibility remain highly valued, having even earned him an England cap in 2022. He has long been acknowledged as a dependable Premier League-level player.
He is poised to follow the likes of Wilfried Ndidi, Jamie Vardy, and Conor Coady in exiting the club. A significant gap will be left in the LCFC dressing room for Cifuentes to address.
Finally time for arrivals at Leicester City:
With yet another upcoming departure at Leicester City, Cifuentes will undoubtedly feel frustrated. If he fails to bring in some players, this season could prove challenging.
Actions are starting to be taken by the Foxes. A forward is clearly the top priority amid connections to Idrissa Gueye and Mihailo Ivanovic.
Any arrivals would likely be on loan for LCFC. However, they might include purchase options in those loans.