Report: MLS Club Submits Surprise Bid for Leicester Outcast as Ruud van Nistelrooy Seeks to Offload

Leicester City completed the £3m signing of 25-year-old Coulibaly on Wednesday, securing him on a contract until 2029.

The versatile player will compete with James Justin for a spot and could debut on Saturday against Fulham at the King Power Stadium.

Manager Ruud van Nistelrooy is keen to further strengthen his squad before the transfer window closes but may need to generate funds through player sales.

Tom Cannon is a potential departure, with Sunderland reportedly willing to pay over £10m for the forward. Additionally, a loan exit could help facilitate new arrivals.

In a surprising development, MLS side Atlanta United has submitted a £15m bid for Leicester loanee Odsonne Edouard, according to transfer expert Alan Nixon.

Edouard, on loan from Crystal Palace, has struggled to make an impact and hasn’t featured since Van Nistelrooy’s appointment in late November.

Leicester is reportedly open to letting the French striker move to the United States, which would free up space for a loan signing, with Mathys Tel linked as a potential target.

Meanwhile, Belgian defender Wout Faes might also leave the club.

Lazio has reportedly submitted a bid for the centre-back, who has seen limited action since Van Nistelrooy’s arrival.

However, Faes started against Crystal Palace on Wednesday night, suggesting he may have regained the manager’s confidence.

The coming weeks will be pivotal for Leicester as they navigate player departures and potential new signings.

Both outgoing and incoming moves will shape the squad ahead of the season’s second half.