AdminWhere does one even begin? Trimming this Leicester City squad to a shortlist of five potential departures feels almost arbitrary, such is the scale of the club’s decline.
In truth, the number could just as easily stretch into double figures. Still, a quintet must suffice.
Several loanees will depart as a matter of course. Jordan James, Aaron Ramsey and Divine Mukasa are expected to return to their parent clubs, with James’s situation particularly frustrating given the uncertainty surrounding a now doubtful option to buy.
Among those contracted, Harry Winks stands out. Still tied down until 2027, his reported wages would be difficult to justify for a side seemingly destined for League One. Once central to promotion ambitions, he now feels like a costly relic.
Patson Daka is approaching the end of his deal and, as reported by John Percy, is expected to leave. His early promise never translated into consistency. The same fate likely awaits Jordan Ayew, whose contribution has done little to justify an extension.
Elsewhere, Ricardo Pereira appears to have reached the end of his road, his contract expiring this summer after years disrupted by injury.
Decisions will also be required on high earners such as Jannik Vestergaard, Oliver Skipp and Hamza Choudhury, while short-term arrivals like Jamaal Lascelles and Harry Souttar may also face uncertain futures.A clear-out is not just likely — it feels unavoidable.
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