As they look to use the January transfer window to their advantage in the race to avoid that Premier League landing, Leicester City They are reportedly planning a move to welcome back a familiar face this month.
Leicester City transfer news
The Foxes did at least get some relief away from Premier League action when they faced QPR in the FA Cup and swept aside the Championship side 6-2, but there is no doubt they will be fully focused on escaping the relegation zone rather than domestic glory. And with Crystal Palace next, Ruud van NistelrooyThe team should take this scoring style from QPR to a decisive throw for a touchdown.
Of course, alongside a string of fixtures this month, Leicester also have the chance to strengthen thanks to the January transfer window. In this regard, foxes have already been associated with names such as Miguel Almironas Newcastle United look to cash in on their struggling winger in what could be a move to boost Leicester's survival chances.
However, before any new name, the King Power Stadium players can welcome back a familiar face. According to the boot room, Leicester are now planning a reunion with Ben Chilwellwho is desperate to leave Chelsea after becoming an outcast at Stamford Bridge under Enzo Maresca, who admitted that the player will likely leave.
The left-back will certainly have to do his best to bring fans back to his ranks after swapping Leicester for Chelsea in 2020 in a worthy deal. Reported £45 millionbut there is no doubt that he still has enough going for him to drag his former team to stay.
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Potentially a full-fledged moment, Chilwell should seize the opportunity to complete the comeback with both hands if Leicester come calling this month, but he will of course have to take a huge hit to his current position. £200,000 per week wages.
Chilwell is desperate for Chelsea to leave
Having been Chelsea's vice-captain and Champions League winner, Chilwell now desperately needs a move away from Stamford Bridge like a number of his teammates who have been cast aside and let out the door at the London club. At just 28 years old and with next year's World Cup looming, the Englishman has the perfect opportunity to return to his best form and reclaim his place in England as Thomas Tuchel looks to make his mark.
By doing just that, the defender will make up for his past under-recognition at Leicester as well, whose chances of staying will only increase by welcoming such experience.
Speaking to reporters, Mariska He revealed that Chilwell will be allowed to leave Chelsea this month, saying via TNT Sports: “Because the players want to play more, so there will probably be opportunities for them to leave.
“But Ben was at the top. I have to say he was at the top. Very professional and hard-working. I'm embarrassed by this situation, but in terms of behaviour, he was very good.”
Before the end of the month, Chilwell must simply move on from his recent struggles at Chelsea, whether that leads to a reunion with Leicester or a move elsewhere in the coming weeks.