Fatawu replacement fail; Leicester signing wants out; early Ricardo return?

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On Wednesday afternoon, we bring you three Leicester City reports. This includes our brief analysis and opinions on the matters at hand. Let's waste no further time and get to it.

First of all, one recent Foxes signing apparently wants out of LCFC, if we trust a transfer claim. However, this media chatter has been going on a while now and seems to be gaining traction. Is Caleb Okoli on his way back to Italy?

Next up is the King Power Club's recruitment department's supposed failure to land a replacement for an injured star. The loss of quality wingman Abdul Fatawu to injury has undoubtedly cost the east Midlands side overall. Time is running out with the January window closing soon. Can City secure a new winger and when's Fatawu back?

Last and not least, unfit right back Ricardo Pereira. Just like the Ghanaian, the Portuguese's inclusion would be a huge boost for Ruud van Nistelrooy's team. Will Ricardo manage an earlier return than expected? And is another full back meant to be signing for Leicester?

Leicester City transfer rumour

Leicester wanted, and probable needed, cover for Fatawu. That is pretty natural. The market remains active for a few days. And the Foxes can apparently only afford to fund loan moves. I know, right.

One wideman who won't be joining is Como's Jonathan Ikone. He is said to be moving to Fiorentina instead of Leicestershire. Meanwhile it is claimed Fatawu won't be ready for action until the new season begins.

Caleb Okoli speculation

The seemingly unwanted Leicester City defender desires a departure, reportedly. Okoli is ‘eager to return’ to his home nation.

As we apparently approach the ‘decisive hours’ in this case, Parma keep tabs on the 23-year-old. His agent, Alessandro Barison, has revealed an LCFC exit is possible.

Let's hear what was said about Ricardo Pereira

"Ricardo Pereira appears to have taken a stride in his injury recovery after a social media post showed the Leicester City right-back in boots at Seagrave."
Leicester Mercury