Leicester had a tough first half in the FA Cup 4th round against Birmingham, but there were some promising debuts, particularly from Brandon Cover, who showed his talent in the challenging midfield alongside Dennis Praet and Hamza Choudhury. His outstanding performance justified his selection for the full international duty.
One player to keep an eye on is Ben Nelson, an England u.19 international who is considered one of the most exciting young defenders in the country. Major clubs like Man City and Chelsea are rumored to be interested in him.
The rumors of a possible sale of Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall to Brighton continue to circulate. Despite this, he and Harry Winks were rested against Birmingham, giving minutes to development squad players Brandon Cover and Arjan Raikhy. This shows that these players are irreplaceable.
Leicester has a history of making good deals and prioritizing the club’s financial future over individual players. Previous high-profile sales have been forced through, but Leicester will be prepared to bring in new players from outside or give young talents from their ranks a chance.
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Harvey Barnes share the same agent, US-based Wasserman. Barnes never forced a move and Leicester made a good deal by selling him for £38million and finding a replacement in Stephy Mavididi for £7million.
This business model is well-established at the club, with transfer amount caps built into contracts. The move of N’Golo Kantè to Chelsea serves as an example of Leicester’s approach to transfers.
Leicester’s transfer policy is based on the model of selling before buying or having enough control to handle the depth of the squad in the Premier League.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Leicester looks to have a deal for Stefano Sensi, with a loan and an option to buy in the summer. The future of Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall at Leicester is uncertain, as the decision seems to be taken out of his hands.
Dennis Praet was linked with a move to Royal Antwerpen, but his performance in the FA Cup showed his quality. Despite his injury record, he is a valuable asset to the Leicester team.
