“Leicester City Stuns Star Player with Jaw-Dropping Contract Twist He NEVER Saw Coming!”

Marti Cifuentes is steering Leicester City into the new campaign under the weight of expectation, with the club widely tipped for promotion.

However, the manager faces the task of trimming an oversized squad — and signs suggest progress is finally being made.

Conor Coady has sealed a move to Wrexham, while FA Cup winner Wilfred Ndidi is on the verge of joining Besiktas in a £9 million deal.

With a points deduction hanging over the Foxes, reducing the wage bill has become a pressing priority — a reality that left one player believing he could leave for a cut-price fee.

According to Sky Sports reporter Rob Dorsett, Coady expected to join Rangers for free after Russell Martin targeted the experienced defender for Ibrox.

As one of Leicester’s highest earners and with only a year left on his deal, Coady was seen as a candidate to offload quickly.

However, Leicester stunned him by refusing a free transfer, instead securing £2 million from Championship rivals Wrexham while also shedding his salary from the books.

Ndidi’s likely departure will further ease the financial strain, but even without him, Cifuentes’ squad will still number over 30 players — far more than he prefers.

The Spaniard favours working with a tighter group, meaning more exits are almost inevitable.

Two of Leicester’s most valuable assets, Mads Hermansen and Bilal El Khannouss, have attracted Premier League interest, potentially bringing in significant fees.

Elsewhere, James Justin is reportedly admired by Leeds United, and Danish sources claim Victor Kristiansen could also be on the move.

With funds needed for reinforcements, Leicester may have to part with another four or five players before Cifuentes can make meaningful additions to his squad.

The coming weeks promise to be decisive as the club juggles the dual demands of preparing for a promotion push while navigating financial and squad-size constraints.