Leicester City are poised to announce the departure of another first-team player in the coming days.
It has been a mixed month in the transfer window for the Foxes, who have so far confirmed only one new signing.
Woyo Coulibaly joined the club and made his debut in Leicester’s victory over Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday.
However, there have been several outgoings, including Tom Cannon’s move to Sheffield United, while others like Luke Thomas have attracted interest, with Hoffenheim reportedly keen on the defender.
Another player is now nearing an exit from the King Power Stadium, though the move has experienced a slight delay.
Sheffield United transfer news: Hamza Choudhury expected to complete loan move after delay:
Sheffield United have been linked with multiple Leicester players during this transfer window, and the latest name in the mix is midfielder Hamza Choudhury.
Ruud van Nistelrooy confirmed that Choudhury would be leaving the club after details of the deal emerged.
Choudhury is set to join the Blades on loan, with the Championship club covering his full salary.
The move has been anticipated for some time, but a minor stumbling block between the two clubs temporarily held up the process.
According to the Sheffield Star, the delay stemmed from Leicester’s insistence on including an obligation to buy in the loan agreement.
However, Sheffield United were only willing to agree to an option to buy, particularly if they fail to secure promotion back to the Premier League at the first attempt.
Fortunately, these issues appear to have been resolved, and the final details are being finalized before the midfielder completes his move.
Ruud van Nistelrooy wants to sign players in four positions:
Transfers have been a major talking point for Leicester and Van Nistelrooy this window.
The Dutch manager is targeting reinforcements in four positions but has so far only secured one signing in Coulibaly.
A left-sided centre-back, a left winger, and a forward are among Van Nistelrooy’s priorities, but concrete links remain scarce.
Strahinja Pavlovic has been on Leicester’s radar, but the defender is determined to stay at AC Milan and fight for his place following the appointment of new manager Sergio Conceicao.
Meanwhile, pundits Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer have expressed concerns that Leicester are overly reliant on Jamie Vardy. However, recruiting a forward has proven to be a particularly challenging task for the Foxes.
