A list of potential signings and transfer exits that are realistic and would benefit the club in the summer.
Leicester City hope to be playing Premier League football again come August.
The Foxes were relegated at the end of last season after spending 10 straight seasons in the top flight.
It looked a formality that they would be promoted with plenty of games to spare, having been 12 points clear just over a month ago following a 2-0 win at home to Sheffield Wednesday.
Just one win in five has followed, though, including three straight defeats.
Meanwhile, Leeds United and Ipswich Town have been in imperious form.
This has seen Leicester lose top spot to Leeds, albeit by virtue of goal difference and having played one game more. Ipswich are a point further back, but again Enzo Maresca’s side do have a game in hand.
A dream summer transfer window for Leicester will not happen if they’re still playing Championship football next season – something the club won’t even be thinking about right now.
Two weeks ago, The Telegraph reported that Leicester could face a point deduction at the start of next season for allegedly breaching financial rules.
This will also no doubt affect their summer transfer window. The former is something in their control, but the latter appears to be the opposite.
Considering these two factors, let’s take a look at what would constitute a successful summer transfer window for the Foxes.
Jamie Vardy signing a new contract
When Leicester pulled the FA Cup quarter-final back to 2-2 against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, they had the wind in their sails.
Had Jamie Vardy not missed out through injury and was on the pitch, they would have fancied their chances.
He also missed the 3-1 defeat away to Leeds, where Leicester were wasteful at 1-0.
| Jamie Vardy 2023/24 stats (via Transfermarkt) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Minutes played | Goals | Assists | Minutes per goal involvement |
| 1393 | 15 | 1 | 87 |
With 15 goals in total this season, including 10 in his last 11 appearances, Vardy is a man in form and as important to his side as he ever has been.
Whether Leicester win promotion back up to the top tier or not, giving Vardy another year on his deal should be the first thing they do. He clearly has plenty still to offer.
Although his wages could be a stumbling block. The Foxes’ forward is currently estimated to be earning £140,000-a-week. Therefore, agreeing to a pay cut could be necessary for him, taking into account the club’s financial position.
If they get promoted and secure Vardy aIt looked a formality that they would be promoted with plenty of games to spare, having been 12 points clear just over a month ago following new deal on lower terms, this is the best thing that will happen to Leicester this summer.
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