We have two Leicester City stories to discuss with you on Friday afternoon. First of all, we are talking about a returning Foxes loanee. There could indeed be a prominent role for an international LCFC midfielder. However, a centre back signed for £15 million could finally be set to leave the Foxes. The defender has also been out on loan, though his time on Filbert Way might now be ending abruptly following injury. What are the claims from a top media source? And what do we think will ultimately happen at King Power Stadium?
A more prominent role for international Foxes midfielder Hamza Choudhury?
Choudhury is a difficult Fox to define and explain for somebody like me. With his dedication and attributes, he will one day find a home. He will start for, and probably captain, a side at some point.
I just can't see that scenario occurring at Leicester for some reason. Sometimes things just don't translate or fit. As I say, he will be an asset somewhere. His metal in the middle and inverting can be invaluable.
Although, with Profit and Sustainability problems, City need dedicated and reliable players without expenditure. So this offers Choudhury his chance to irrevocably solidify his place. Below are The Athletic writer Rob Tanner's thoughts:
"Choudhury’s versatility and ability at Championship level could mean he has a prominent role for Leicester in the campaign to come, especially if there is the expected clear-out of some senior, high-earning players following relegation."
£15m Leicester City defender Harry Souttar set to leave?
As Tanner rightly says, Souttar has endured a torrid time at the King Power since joining the Foxes in 2023. He was soon out of then-manager Brendan Rodgers' plans. Albeit Dean Smith actually deployed the towering centre half now and again.
To be honest, Foxes of Leicester also got it wrong with regards to the Australia National Team player. I saw his remarkably accurate long passes, composure and heavy tackling at Stoke City and assumed he'd become a Premier League standout. Somewhat similar to how Harry Maguire excelled at City.
"Souttar still has three years left on his contract, but it would take a remarkable change in fortune for him to come close to spending that time with Leicester."The Athletic
Yet Souttar didn't acclimatise greatly. But he was rather bluntly dropped and discarded by LCFC. According to The Athletic, he is now a definite candidate to leave Leicestershire at last.