Why Leicester must stop Newcastle poaching another important asset

Newcastle United are reportedly interested in poaching another important Leicester City asset. Harvey Barnes was an obvious loss; this time it is a defender who is said to be on the Magpies' list. But why should Leicester City do all in their power to stop their now-Premier League rivals from signing the international star? In fact, there are several reasons for the Foxes to protect their prime players. Even if the man in question put in an ineffective performance for his nation recently.

There is a separate story to cover on this Wednesday evening for you LCFC fans. Local outlet Leicester Mercury have made a suggestion to Foxes manager Steve Cooper ahead of the English top-flight showdown with fellow relegation favourites Southampton. Writer Jordan Blackwell made one possibly unpopular and slightly negative suggestion to the Leicestershire boss. Although the reporter, who focuses on the east Midlanders club, made a more popular appearing proposal for the starting lineup before clashing with the Saints as well.

Leicester City suggestion and potential XI for Southampton trip this weekend

City play Russell Martin's men on Saturday afternoon at 3pm. And this is a big one! I suppose I really didn't need to point that out to the Blue Army.

Yes, a win versus a close competitor gives you three points whilst depriving the opposition of the same. But it is the subsequent confidence and belief, as I always say, which can be so telling in the scrap to survive the season.

One element Leicester Mercury's Jordan Blackwell believes will work for the King Power outfit at the coast is to field Wilfred Ndidi in the attacking-midfield role. Reinstating recently dropped midfielder Harry Winks is another recommendation from the columnist.

The previous move would be seen as pessimistic by some, including myself probably. However, I consider Blackwell to be fairly spot-on usually. I definitely agree with his justifiable second prediction. As Facundo Buonanotte did not featured for Argentina whilst on international duty, the former expects the 19-year-old to begin the match.

Newcastle United may try to sign currently vital Fox Wout Faes after supposedly "terrible" display for Belgium

Faes is pretty indispensable to Leicester at the moment. I would argue that his combined competence and personality are in rare supply on Filbert Way at present.

"Faes suffered a disastrous moment in the 34th minute when he fell inside his own box and halted Bradley Barcola’s jinking run with his arm, giving away a penalty which was dispatched by Randal Kolo Muani. Faes was also dribbled past three times on the night and lost all four of his contested ground duels."

Yes, he makes the odd mistake and poor choice, yet the Belgian still regularly stands out. So what's the rumour suggesting he could soon exit the Foxes?

"According to CaughtOffside, Champions League-chasing Newcastle are set to chase the signatures of new defenders during the January and summer transfer windows.

The report claims that Leicester centre-back Faes is of interest to the Magpies, who have supposedly made the acquisition of backline options a priority ahead of 2025."