Leicester City’s Transfer Outlook: How Relegation Could Spark a Summer Overhaul

Leicester City faces another summer of significant changes, especially if they are relegated to the Championship.

Last time they dropped a division, nearly half the squad departed, and a similar scenario is expected.

Even if they avoid relegation, their struggles this season suggest an overhaul is necessary.

Goalkeepers

Mads Hermansen is likely to attract summer interest, particularly from Chelsea, given his Premier League-quality performances before injury. His departure would be a blow but profitable for City.

Jakub Stolarczyk may become the first-choice keeper if they go down, while Daniel Iversen and Danny Ward, whose contracts expire, are expected to leave.

Full-backs

Luke Thomas seemed likely to leave following Woyo Coulibaly’s arrival, but recent starts may change that. James Justin and Ricardo Pereira are likely to stay if Leicester remains in the Premier League, though Ricardo could return to Europe if they are relegated.

Victor Kristiansen might also leave if City drop but should stay otherwise. Coulibaly, who recently signed a long-term deal, will remain.

Centre-backs

Caleb Okoli’s limited game-time suggests he could leave after just one season. Wout Faes may be sold if a good offer comes in, especially if City are in the Championship.

Jannik Vestergaard, having signed a new contract last summer, is expected to stay, while Conor Coady might remain if first-team football is guaranteed.

Harry Souttar could attract interest from Sheffield United once he recovers from injury, and Ben Nelson is considered a long-term prospect.

Deep-Lying Midfielders

Hamza Choudhury, currently on loan at Sheffield United, may leave permanently.

Wilfred Ndidi, despite interest from Monaco, is expected to stay or be sold for a good fee due to his recent contract renewal.

If relegated, Leicester may lose both Harry Winks and Boubakary Soumare, particularly the latter, who impressed at Sevilla on loan. Oli Skipp, however, is set to remain.

Attacking Midfielders & Wingers

Facundo Buonanotte will return to Brighton after his loan. Bilal El Khannouss is unlikely to play in the Championship and may be sold if City goes down, though they could retain him if they generate enough funds from other sales.

Abdul Fatawu’s ACL injury complicates a transfer, possibly keeping him at the club. Stephy Mavididi’s future is uncertain, but he could stay regardless of the league.

Bobby De Cordova-Reid is under contract and should remain, but Jordan Ayew might leave for a top-flight club if City is relegated.

Kasey McAteer could stay and be a key player in the Championship, while Will Alves, after a loan spell at Cardiff, is expected to feature more prominently next season.

Strikers

Jamie Vardy is not planning to retire but could leave if Leicester is relegated. If they stay up, the club will need to decide whether to extend his contract.

Patson Daka may finally secure a transfer after nearly leaving in 2023. Odsonne Edouard’s loan deal was too costly to terminate early, but he will depart in the summer.

Conclusion

Leicester faces a summer of major squad changes, with several key players potentially leaving depending on their league status.

While some, like Hermansen and El Khannouss, are expected to move on, others like Coulibaly and Nelson represent the club’s future.