Leicester City have a fairly sizeable squad this season, but it may not quite be the final version for the latter half of the campaign. You see, Foxes manager Marti Cifuentes was unable to offload the exact players he intended.
Whether City’s recruitment team actually secured the precise loan signings he desired is another point up for discussion as well.
Reports suggest that the East Midlands side remain interested in several players of varying ability, reputation, and occupying different positions on the pitch.
Some individuals LCFC are reportedly tracking have even been acknowledged by their own clubs following initial approaches. Jacob Murphy of Portsmouth is one of those mentioned as having the King Power club as admirers by his own manager.
Regarding the goalkeeping department, I’d say Leicester are fairly well covered. The goalkeepers appear competent, at least with the Championship in mind. Upon a potential return to the Premier League, if that objective is achieved, City will need to reinforce significantly in my opinion. Jakub Stolarczyk, Fran Vieites, and veteran Asmir Begovic make up the senior trio.
Stolarczyk will likely consider himself an English top-flight quality goalkeeper. Nevertheless, this Championship analyst anticipates Leicester making a notable addition for the position in January. Which ‘keeper are the Leicestershire outfit reportedly targeting?
Championship analyst expects Leicester City to make James Trafford loan signing in January:
Now that Trafford is completely out of Manchester City’s starting XI with no chance of replacing Gianluigi Donnarumma, the Englishman will seek regular minutes. That will mean a temporary or permanent move.
Enter Leicester into the scenario. Trafford was outstanding for Burnley last season in the second tier. Therefore Don Goodman believes the goalkeeper moving to LE2 would benefit everyone, except Stolarczyk:
“For Leicester, it’s not obvious that they need him [Trafford] with Stolarczyk starting well. But if they did get Trafford, it would be a big coup. But obviously, if you are Stolarczyk, then it is disappointing.” – [FLW]