Claudio Ranieri’s Leicester City side are still at risk of losing many of their beloved, prized assets.
Riyad Mahrez, N’golo Kante and Jamie Vardy are likely to be the most sought after of the Champions’ squad, whilst even some players who were considered to be on the periphery may well attract some rather healthy offers to distract their attention.
The Foxes will definitely be looking for players to sign this summer and, more than anything, need to prove to themselves and their current players that they are the real deal.
They have the financial support, the Champions League endorsement and the charming manager to make some shocking signings this summer and we are certainly up for that.
Ranieri’s summer might be used up by the Maltese beaches, but he could do with taking a look at the European Championships, Copa America and last season’s footage when he’s scouting out some names for the new season.
So are five signings Ranieri should look to this summer…
Yannick Carrasco
Scorer of a near-heroic Champions League final goal, Carrasco is finally earning the credit he deserves.
With electric pace, dazzling quick feet and a knack for finding the net, Carrasco would be a star in most national teams but struggles to displace the quality already in the Belgium XI.
Marc Albrighton might be wary of his place in the side is Carrasco arrived, or the rapid wide man could be a Mahrez replacement?
Kwadwo Asamoah
A consistently under rated member of the immensely successful Juventus side, Asamoah is as comfortable at left-back as he is in a central midfield role.
With the increased need for depth in the squad, Asamoah could become a great versatility player.
The Juve man certainly has the physical attributes to slot in to Ranieri’s fast transitions.
Eliaquim Mangala
An historic flop at Manchester City, Mangala is a defender who deserves another chance.
And, despite the success of Huth and Morgan last year, Ranieri is likely to look for an upgrade in calibre.
Guardiola is unlikely to find a use for Mangala, but the Frenchman’s ability to defend does not just vanish and he will surely come good once again.
Loic Remy
One of the great outcasts, Remy has been wasted at Chelsea.
Found too often on the bench or in the Cobham physio room, Remy is a gifted finisher who is on the verge of seeing his own career fizzle out before his very eyes.
Pace is a huge strength for Remy, but his natural gift to find the net is one that so often goes unheralded despite his excellent Premier League record.
Danilo
Leicester City can’t sign one of Real Madrid’s biggest names, can they?
Well, Premier League Champions, Leicester City, sure can. Danilo has been poor since arriving at Real Madrid and, although a huge fee would be demanded, there is no reason he can’t slot straight in to the Leicester side.
A gifted attacker who needs to work on his defensive awareness, Danilo would be quite the force overlapping Mahrez.