Defensive reinforcements are a desperate requirement at King Power Stadium this summer, while the EFL transfer window remains open, of course. Indeed, there are under two weeks left to strengthen the Leicester City side for the under-pressure ownership, if that is what they are actually planning.
Members of the Foxes' Blue Army support would be forgiven for questioning the motivation for further, or requisite, transfers from an ownership that reportedly actively wishes to sell the great LE2 club. Albeit, The King Power International Group have actually managed to add to almost every position necessary within the LCFC squad - just about.
Obviously, due to the awful way City has been run for years, an absolute minimum is invariably being spent on personnel on Filbert Way. Though, to be perfectly transparent, the squad looks close to one capable of gaining promotion within the right circumstances — like Russell Martin not creating a stubborn, tactical mess of the season!
Should the former Scotland international approach this season correctly, having learned from his myriad mistakes, he actually possesses a great opportunity to redeem his footballing self and re-establish himself on the map in a positive sense. Martin must now be malleable, because he wasn't previously.
In the words of the great Bruce Lee, the gaffer must 'Empty his mind, be formless, shapeless - like water'. That is as opposed to being tied to a questionable style, especially when times get tough!
What Leicester City really tangibly require
But what does Martin need in order to make a real go of it during this campaign? Well, another specialist striker for competition or cover was arguably necessary.
Although, the ex-Swansea City, MK Dons, Rangers and Southampton boss claims that Admir Bristric is the last and only recruit coming in that capacity. Bobby De Cordova-Reid and Liam Cullen were suspiciously named as the other centre forward options; false-nine it is, then!
In the meantime, everyone associated with LCFC is aware that the centre-back department is light. Should Harry Souttar, Caleb Okoli and Wout Faes all respectively depart, two or three recruits will naturally be targeted at this late stage.
Harry's brother, John, is reportedly on the City shortlist. But what has been said about City potentially signing Mark McGuinness of Sheffield United?
"Arguably the most eye-catching deal on the cards comes with Sheffield United and Mark McGuinness."Leicester Mercury
McGuinness could be involved in a Blades swap deal for Harry Souttar, according to the Leicester Mercury. The outlet also confirms that 'a deal for the Republic of Ireland National Team representative could be on the cards', to paraphrase.
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