Heavy points deduction expected soon as Leicester star transfer eyed

A heavy points deduction is expected soon for Leicester City, if we believe the latest claim on Profit and Sustainability matters. Will the Foxes receive a huge and unfair seeming punishment? I wouldn't be surprised.

And a quality Fox is said to be the subject of significant transfer attention. Will winger Kasey McAteer join LCFC's Premier League rivals Newcastle United? Journalist Ben Jacobs has made a suggestion there.

Wilfred Ndidi gives Foxes a boost

Let's get right to it on this midsummer Friday afternoon. Leicester have finally confirmed that Ndidi is to remain a Fox for up to another three years. This is a promising sign with an undoubtedly tough campaign ahead.

I have previously stated that allowing the Nigeria international to go wouldn't have been disastrous for City. However, having him in the squad is preferable, especially since his passing slightly improved and his position was successfully altered.

Even if Ndidi isn't a favoured starter under newly appointed LCFC boss Steve Cooper, the former is greatly experienced and a strong midfielder option on the substitute's bench. If the 27-year-old had in fact left, replacing him would have been tricky due to his pretty unique style and imposing size.

Newcastle United want Kasey McAteer

According to Ben Jacobs, McAteer is on Newcastle's wishlist. McAteer wasn't as influential for Leicester as he'd liked to have been in 2023/24. This was partly because of the prowess of Stephy Mavididi and Abdul Fatawu. Not to mention injury setbacks causing disruptions to his season.

However, the Blue Army, and Leicester City Football Club as a whole, know what McAteer can do. Many supporters of the King Power side consider the 22-year-old one of the brightest up-and-coming players on the roster.

Nevertheless, Magpies manager Eddie Howe's team at large is evolving. Changes are anticipated at St James' Park over the next month or so. McAteer does seem to fit their fairly astute profiling somewhat. Howe requires a right winger and the Englishman is said to be in the running.

Minimum 12-point penalty forecasted for Leicester City

Former Everton chief Keith Wyness is at it again. Foxes of Leicester have previously reported and opined on his LCFC assertions.

The declarations concern EPL Financial Fair Play, or PSRs, as they are currently known. The now football consultant believes City ownership made a crucial error by going on the offensive. Let's hear what he has to say in full:

"It was poor judgement for them to go on the offensive. I don’t think they had much chance – they should’ve read the tea leaves a bit more. It’s bad news for them. It’s taken away any chance of them getting any points back because they’ve not co-operated.

They were buying time and managed to get up into the Premier League. They’d have rather fought this from the top flight. This is going to be a big one. We’re looking at a minimum 12-point deduction for Leicester. That’s my prediction. It potentially could be more."