Report: Leicester Poised to Miss Out on £10m Star as He Nears Loan Move to Premier League Rival
Leicester City Have Yet to Make a Signing After Five Days of the Transfer Window Opening
Leicester City are in desperate need of fresh faces at the King Power Stadium following a disastrous run of form, with the Foxes suffering five consecutive defeats.
Recent Results:
Saturday, 4th January
Premier League
Aston Villa 2-1 Leicester
Sunday, 29th December
Premier League
Leicester 0-2 Man City
Thursday, 26th December
Premier League
Liverpool 3-1 Leicester
Sunday, 22nd December
Premier League
Leicester 0-3 Wolves
Saturday, 14th December
Premier League
Newcastle 4-0 Leicester
Their latest defeat—a 2-1 loss to Aston Villa—saw Leicester match a 22-year-old unwanted record of conceding two or more goals in five consecutive losses.
Manager Ruud van Nistelrooy has hinted at exciting transfer plans, but little has materialized.
This inactivity is now taking a toll, with a rival club snapping up a key transfer target.
Transfer News: Ben Godfrey Chooses Ipswich Over Leicester
Leicester had shown interest in Ben Godfrey in recent days, targeting him as a defensive reinforcement.
Godfrey, who joined Atalanta last summer but struggled for game time, was told he could leave.
Despite interest from several clubs, the 26-year-old opted to join Ipswich Town on loan until the season’s end.
Having previously spent four years at Norwich City, Ipswich’s local rivals, Godfrey is familiar with the area.
His move strengthens Ipswich’s squad, a significant blow for Leicester, especially as Opta has ranked them among the favorites for relegation.
Defensive Reinforcements Urgently Needed
Former Leicester striker Gary Lineker has publicly called for the club to sign a center-back this transfer window, a sentiment echoed by many.
Only Southampton have conceded more goals than Leicester, who have let in 44 this season.
Max Aarons has also been linked with Leicester, offering a potential solution to their defensive woes amid James Justin’s inconsistent form.
The situation worsened when Jannik Vestergaard sustained an injury during Saturday’s game, leaving the Foxes even more vulnerable at the back.
Van Nistelrooy faces mounting pressure to secure new signings.
Without defensive improvements, Leicester’s PremierLeague status is in serious jeopardy.
