Leicester City will have to sell some more players this summer in order to satisfy Profit and Sustainability requirements. Not to mention the Foxes' wage bill being incompatible with the Championship, England's second division. In addition to outgoings, City will require a few recruits to fill soon-to-be vacant squad positions. However, the King Power outfit were not able to secure a couple of desired signings for the team.
We explain why LCFC failed in their respective attempts to sign these two transfer targets. Furthermore, we assess whether or not the East Midlanders would be successful if they re-enter the market for the duo. Not to mention pondering if the lure of Leicestershire has diminished at all following recent poor seasons.
Can LCFC still attract the midrange quality and very promising gems the fans were used to?
The contemporary Foxes ownership were never able to attract the best of the best to the King Power. Neither were their predecessors. However, exemplary scouting and analysis enabled Leicester to sign one or two exceedingly talented footballers who went under the radar.
In addition to those prospects, a legendary veteran or two came to the club. But right now, we are going to have to rely on no frills and cut-price options. Thankfully City's development of youngsters is seemingly second to none at present. I'm sure the next manager, probably Marti Cifuentes, will utilise that area as Ruud van Nistelrooy did.
Why Leicester City failed in two attempts to sign this pair of transfer targets
If you were not aware, LCFC were said to be tracking a couple of targets of late, in spite of Cifuentes not yet being named Foxes head coach. Inter Milan striker Pio Esposito was the first; Club America right back Emilio Lara is the second. But why were offers reportedly declined?:
"The report claims Esposito is wanted by ‘half of Serie A’ and says that one offer has been as much as €20million."LCFC Live
"According to Mexican journalist Martín del Palacio City made a loan request to América who rejected it and instead sent the 23-year-old to fellow Mexican outfit Necaxa. "