International Leicester player puts in transfer request - price set

The dichotomy that is Leicester City Football Club is actually, contrary to expectations and general fan feeling, absolutely flying in preseason. Russell Martin was not coveted whatsoever by Leicester's Blue Army support upon his appointment, given his occasionally polarising spells and concerning managerial periods at Swansea City, Southampton, and a brief, albeit difficult tenure at Rangers.

Yet the ex-MK Dons, Southampton, Swansea City and Rangers boss came to Seagrave and immediately began making the appropriate choices. He made waves in the exact way City fans wanted by prioritising meticulous tactical detail and setting rigorous physical conditioning standards.

Winning every friendly fixture so far while seemingly expertly streamlining the squad has proved early critics wrong in an administrative sense. Selling or releasing the absolute correct peripheral personnel has helped to start clearing the bloated wage bill efficiently.

​The only questionable aspects cited by the Leicester faithful would be the continued trust and captaining of under pressure defensive duo Luke Thomas and Wout Faes. Although, even those contentious decisions were arguably done with the ultimate good of LCFC, with reconnection in mind, alongside securing a potential renaissance for the still contracted athletes.

​With regard to positions which are now lacking and in need of strengthening, central defence will inevitably emerge as a priority. Only Jannik Vestergaard has been discarded permanently so far, with the Denmark international's agreement happily terminated by mutual consent.

​Ben Nelson, the talented, youthful Foxes Academy product, will likely be sold for a particularly handsome fee this summer. In the meantime, Caleb Okoli may also be relinquished as the Italian defender reportedly wants out of the East Midlands amidst Serie A interest.

Harry Souttar's Leicester City exit likely

Meanwhile Harry Souttar, who returned to the Seagrave Training Ground recently following a commendable World Cup campaign with Australia, is a prime candidate for a permanent departure too. The towering centre half's career has featured notable stints with Dundee United, Fleetwood Town, Stoke City and a loan spell at Sheffield United; punctuated by severe injury setbacks including a cruciate ligament tear and a long-term Achilles tendon rupture that sidelined him extensively.

Despite those fitness struggles, Souttar's international career with the Socceroos has remained stellar, anchoring their defence on the global stage. According to a reliable LCFC insider fan account, Souttar has formally submitted a transfer request to leave the club while being heavily pursued by West Ham United, Stoke City, Sheffield United and Wrexham; a desired fee of £10 million exists.

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