Leicester City’s five urgent summer jobs, starting with the next manager | OneFootball

Leicester City have a little under eight weeks before pre-season for their League One campaign, and five urgent jobs need action.

According to LeicesterMercury.co.uk, the first is appointing a manager promptly, not midway through July as last summer. That call will shape every other decision.

Clearing out the squad cannot wait for the rush that often arrives later in July during a World Cup year. With few City players likely to be involved and potential buyers not tied to events in North America, departures should be feasible early. A retained list is imminent, then sales will follow, with any bids weighed against required financial adjustments.

The key is to avoid a large group of wantaway players when pre-season begins. A small number may be manageable, a host would undermine preparation.

Decisions on youngsters sit alongside striker recruitment, with Jordan Ayew and Patson Daka to leave at the end of their contracts. The new manager must judge which academy players can step up, clarifying positions and profiles to target.

Supporters also need to hear from the hierarchy after two poor seasons. New sporting director James McCarron can set out ideas and a plan, while chief football officer Jon Rudkin is not expected to front the media.

Landing every signing before Seagrave is unrealistic, but early key additions would be a marker of progress. The sooner core players arrive, the quicker a gameplan can be installed and refined.

Source: LeicesterMercury.co.uk