Harry Winks is increasingly likely to leave Leicester City during the January transfer window, as far as reports and insight dictates. The former Tottenham Hotspur and England midfielder remains 'frozen out' at King Power Stadium (winter pun intended) by manager Marti Cifuentes. In spite of the fact that he is apparently fully fit, the 29-year-old has not featured since late November. The East Midlands club are reportedly desperate to remove his very high wages indeed from their incredibly tight accounting books.
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Credible reports from John Percy of The Telegraph and Jordan Blackwell of Leicester Mercury highlight a total breakdown in the relationship between the player and coaching staff. This outlet previously assorted that, if hearsay is true, Winks has disappointingly not bought into the LCFC culture.
Big and much needed win for Marti Cifuentes & #lcfc today. Understand Harry Winks was not in the squad after issues in training this week + preparation before last Saturday’s game against Sheff Utd. Coaching staff & some players frustrated. January exit looking very possible
— John Percy (@JPercyTelegraph) December 6, 2025
Percy reports that the Hemel Hempstead-born athlete was omitted from the Foxes side following a possible 'argument concerning his unnecessary, 100-mile daily commute. Meanwhile Leicester coaching staff allegedly remain frustrated by a perceived lack of commitment: supposedly, he doesn't attend pre-match preparations.
Over at LCFC Live, Blackwell, who is a grounded and reliable writer, suggests there is 'no route back into the fold' for Wink whatsoever. Over at the Seagrave facility, Cifuentes continues to 'deflect questions' regarding the anchoring player's (an irony not lost here) absence. The gaffer coyly and annoyingly cited "technical decisions."
Financial situation also Leicester City's motivation
With Leicester facing Profit and Sustainability Rule (PSR) constraints, offloading Winks' staggeringly estimated £90,000-a-week salary has become a financial priority on Filbert Way. While talkSPORT notes various loan interest, a permanent move to a London-based team remains the most probable outcome.
The rather uncommitted professional's desire is presumably a switch to the capital, considering his location. Regardless of Winks' preferences, major sources have agreed that his time at the King Power Stadium is nearing an end. Hopefully that is sooner rather than later for a decent fee!