“Transfer Status of Every Leicester City Player: Potential for ‘Huge Profit'”
Examining Potential January Departures and Summer Exits as Relegation Threatens Mass Changes at the King Power Stadium
As the January transfer window enters its final week, much of the focus is on potential arrivals.
However, departures remain a possibility, albeit likely temporary, as loan deals are easier to finalize than permanent moves.
Here’s a closer look at the future of Leicester City players, both in the short term and ahead of the summer, when the club’s Premier League status will play a significant role.
Goalkeepers
Regardless of whether Leicester stay in the Premier League, summer interest in Mads Hermansen seems inevitable, and his departure appears likely.
Before his injury, Hermansen demonstrated clear Premier League quality, pulling off outstanding saves and showcasing excellent footwork last season.
Chelsea are reportedly interested in Hermansen, particularly given Robert Sanchez’s inconsistent performances.
While losing Hermansen would be a blow, Leicester could at least secure a significant profit on the £6.5 million they paid for the Danish goalkeeper.
Elsewhere, Jakub Stolarczyk is expected to remain and could even contend for the number one spot if the club is relegated to the Championship.
Meanwhile, Daniel Iversen and Danny Ward are unlikely to leave in January but are both out of contract in the summer, with extensions appearing doubtful.
Full-Backs
The signing of Woyo Coulibaly has cast doubt over Luke Thomas’s place in the squad. Coulibaly, capable of playing on either flank, adds competition alongside James Justin, potentially pushing Thomas out.
Despite a decent performance against Aston Villa, Thomas hasn’t seen consistent game time and may benefit from a loan move, unlike his struggles at Sheffield United and Middlesbrough last season.
Justin and Ricardo Pereira are expected to stay if Leicester remain in the Premier League, although Ricardo might explore a return to Europe if relegated.
Similarly, Victor Kristiansen could stay if Leicester avoid the drop, but a temporary move—like his loan to Bologna the last time the club was relegated—may become an option.
Coulibaly, having signed a four-and-a-half-year contract this month, is almost certain to stay regardless of the division.
Centre-Backs
Caleb Okoli has yet to start a game under Ruud van Nistelrooy and continues to be linked with a departure this month.
A loan move is possible, though it would require Leicester to sign a new centre-back first.
As the transfer window edges closer to its conclusion, player futures at Leicester remain uncertain, with Premier League survival set to dictate much of the club’s summer decisions.
