Leicester star valued at £12m tipped for transfer after bid rejected

Leicester City fans often opine on which elements of the Foxes squad require improving, strengthening or overhauling in their entirety. At the present moment, several departments at King Power Stadium are visibly lacking, crying out for tactical upgrades and bracing for forecasted departures that will significantly alter the starting lineup's complexion.

The primary worry for the ever-passionate Blue Army fan base currently centres upon the forward line following recent structural changes and underwhelming campaigns. As supporters are acutely aware, Patson Daka and Jordan Ayew both exited the Leicestershire outfit upon the expiration of their respective contracts. Praise be!

​While the likeable yet impotent Zambian striker was partially appreciated by sections of the crowd, the Ghanaian proved to be a real letdown and should never have inherited the fabled No.9 shirt from LCFC demigod Jamie Vardy. On that note, club legend Vardy has firmly ruled out any sentimental return to the East Midlands.

The former England international recently confirmed that his Foxes chapter is entirely closed; even after finding it difficult to adapt abroad following a brief spell in Italy. "JV9" also ruled out joining Sheffield Wednesday, thankfully.

Meanwhile, tentative and speculative journalistic links to figures like Laurent Tolaj and Don Ballard have seeming failed to materialise into anything concrete from City recruitment chiefs. ​Consequently, analytical attention must pivot toward another critical area of the pitch that will soon scream out for urgent recruits during the window.

Leicester City defender Ben Nelson's future

That department is the centre back role, where Jannik Vestergaard's initial exit is merely the tip of a looming defensive iceberg. ​A handful of central defenders are heavily tipped to follow suit, including Caleb Okoli and the towering Australian international Harry Souttar.

Both players are currently amassing potential suitors from well-known continental and domestic sides eager to bolster their own rearguards. However, the most immediate drama surrounds Ben Nelson, who has reportedly indicated a desire to seek a new challenge this summer.

The Northampton-born defender has allegedly handed in a transfer request after attracting admiring glances from elite and mediocre domestic and European observers. Manchester United, West Ham United and Sunderland have all supposedly monitored his developmental trajectory with an acute degree of professional interest.

Torino recently tested Leicester's resolve by submitting an opening proposal in the region of £6 million for the youngster. That opening overture was swiftly rejected by as City attempt to extract every possible penny from the developing situation; instead holding out for a valuation closer to £12m by maximising the reputation.

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