Leicester City transfers this week: two potential exits and centre-back solutions | OneFootball

Leicester City face a busy fortnight, with nine signings made and the window closing on September 1. They opened League One with a 1-1 draw at Notts County, as Wout Faes and Stephy Mavididi were omitted after bids were rejected.

According to LeicesterMercury.co.uk, at least one new centre-back is being targeted, with Ben Nelson out long term and Harry Souttar linked with Sheffield United, leaving Russell Martin potentially short of options.

Mavididi looks set to leave after three seasons, his form having dipped over the past 24 months. Middlesbrough and Rangers are linked, the bidding club is unclear, and with Will Alves and Tommy Watson available a move could be wrapped up this week.

Faes is in a similar position after returning from Monaco and missing the opener. Fenerbahce, Besiktas, Schalke and Lazio are keen, admiration in Türkiye has lingered all summer, and with under a year left he could go to aid a national-team recall.

Manchester City’s Kian Noble fits the ball-playing brief, and two loan slots remain with five permitted in matchday squads. The 19-year-old played 21 Premier League 2 games and averaged 88.5 passes per 90 at 91.1% accuracy, the best in Premier League 2.

John Souttar remains out at Rangers and has been linked with Leicester and Swansea City, having missed the League Cup win over St. Mirren with Nicolas Raskin filling in. Mark McGuinness started Sheffield United’s opener despite hints he could leave, and movement involving Harry Souttar or Anel Ahmedhodzic could open the door.

Source: LeicesterMercury.co.uk

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