Today we are talking contracts, and how they affect the current Leicester City starting lineup. At the moment, LCFC head coach Marti Cifuentes is using captain and full back Ricardo Pereira, midfield expert Harry Winks and somewhat revitalised striker Patson Daka in his XI. Although some of the starters have and probably will continue to be the subjects of respective change.
However, the revolving doors of Foxes personnel appear to be coming to a halt. The Catalan in charge on Filbert Way is closer than ever to knowing or selecting his so-called 'best team'. While others such as Boubakary Soumare were previously heavily involved, along with well-known players like Jordan Ayew. Why do I mention this quintet of City stars, well each and every one of their deals are set to expire next year.
As a matter of fact, we are now only just over eight months away from June 2026. This means, if Leicester bosses fail to act fast, important assets such as Harry Winks and Ricardo Pereira's agents (at the very least) will begin talking to other clubs regarding the possibility of transfers in the upcoming summer. Worse than that, these crucial members of the side could eventually leave for free.
Leicester City bosses must act fast or Harry Winks and Ricardo Pereira may move to other clubs
In the cases of Daka, Ayew and Soumare, I'll be totally transparent. The LCFC support wouldn't be too shocked or saddened if the trio respectively went. Losing them for free, would nonetheless be hard to take.
"Five big contract decisions facing Leicester City with Marti Cifuentes to put forward his ideasLeicester Mercury
Harry Winks and Ricardo Pereira are among the players in the squad who are out of contract at the end of the season, and who can talk to overseas clubs from January"
Though the potential exits of Winks and Ricardo would be unpalatable in every way if you ask me. I wasn't too fussed when talk emerged of the former Tottenham Hotspur player's possible departure in the summer. Yet he's proven his worth immeasurably. Retaining the pair feels vital for a fe reasons.