The winter transfer market will be active soon enough; in spite of Leicester City's recent improvements and point gaining - reinforcements are always necessary. However, in the Foxes' case, quality extra players may be required more than at other clubs. I'll explain why before outlining the latest rumours attributed to LCFC.
You see, the The King Power International Group-owned sports team will probably be punished by the Premier League and the English Football League Championship this season. Indeed, that retribution could come in the form of a significant financial fine. That would be a real problem for the cash-strapped ownership, naturally. Not to mention withdrawn funds prospectively and believably affecting the future business of purchasing recruits.
Although, being fined is not the Blue Army fan base's chief concern by a long shot. In fact, monetary backlash is technically the third worst worry for the support. That's because a transfer embargo has also been threatened or cited by mainstream and the more trusted media. Of course, this would impact personnel to potentially arrive in the summer for example.
Though, obviously the main disquiet for Leicester and their faithful is the possibility of a points deduction. That eventuality could derail the current season's progress (which is incidentally and ironically minimal). Meaning the prospect of returning to the EPL becomes more difficult and borderline fanciful, especially if the reported 12-point subtraction occurs. Nevertheless, City are connected with some potential signings.
Leicester City may try to acquire Brighton & Hove Albion centre back Eiran Cashin and Sunderland goalkeeper Anthony Patterson
Earlier in the campaign, I was unsure that Patterson would be an upgrade on Jakub Stolarczyk. Yet the Pole has become unsteady in recent matches.
"The report adds that QPR would have to do battle with Southampton and Leicester City come January. It’s touted that a loan move back to the second tier could be approved by Sunderland with the potential of that becoming permanent further down the line."London World
Cashin might perhaps be a decent loanee; we all know Leicester CB form has been uneven. Yet the 24-year-old's Birmingham City loan wasn't successful.
"Birmingham City set to terminate loan deal - Charlton, Leicester & Norwich City could look to rescue 24-y/o"FLW