It looks as though Leicester City owner Aiyawatt 'Khun Top' Srivaddhanaprabha has chosen not to make a dramatic, significant and arguably necessary change at the apex of the organisation. Expectations and accusations had director of football Jon Rudkin firmly in the firing line as the potential fall guy for LCFC's current mounting problems.
Alas, a recent quote from latest Foxes manager Marti Cifuentes has all but confirmed Rudkin's continued looming presence on Filbert Way. And, believe me, the majority of Leicester's Blue Army fan base will not be best pleased! Although the glimmer and promise of a new head coach has deflected some attention from Khun Top's apparent favourite executive.
But life goes on. Amid talk of the DoF, Cifuentes was also asked about potential upcoming City transfer business. And deary me, the East Midlanders desperately need a few fresh recruits. Without selling a few assets, though, chances of additions feel slim. Irrespective, the 43-year-old was particularly tight-lipped in his response. Let's get to it.
Marti Cifuentes' reticence
It is no surprise that the Catalan was taciturn when it came to potentially speaking of signings. Though he did hint at incomings in the near future.
In addition to that, Cifuentes also briefly outlined the process of recruitment at King Power Stadium. He admitted that he is acutely aware that the situation needs to be resolved. This will offer small comfort to City fans.
Leicester City owner Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha seemingly not dismissing Jon Rudkin
Whilst discussing possible acquisitions and loans, but not naming anybody, Cifuentes inadvertently revealed something. Many LCFC supporters have been eagerly awaiting the news of Rudkin's dismissal. Checking their phones for information daily.
"What is clear is that I will not speculate much about things that are not 100% clear," Cifuentes said.Marti Cifuentes, via BBC Sport
"What is sure is that me, the club, with Jon [director or football Jon Rudkin] and the ownership, we have good conversations about possible scenarios and I'm fully aware of the situation."
Yet that update never arrived. And Cifuentes recently admitted to being in conference with the former over possible recruiting. This leads us to believe that Rudkin will be around for at least one further season.