In the three weeks since the Championship campaign concluded, clubs around the division have been releasing their retained lists, offering new deals and announcing departures.
So far, there’s no official news from Leicester City. And every decision they make is a big one as they consider whether each player can contribute on their return to the Premier League while also weighing up the financial aspect, knowing they have to be careful not to breach the rules.
Here, our writers Amie Wilson, Josh Holland and Jordan Blackwell give their thoughts on each out-of-contract player’s future and the decision they would make if they were in charge at the club. You can let us know your thoughts on each player in the comments section at the bottom of the page.
Even if he is not first choice, his impact on the dressing room is enough to keep the club legend around for at least another year, calling the players’ meeting during the side’s dip in form may have helped City get over the line. He’s proven this season as well that he can still have a big impact on the pitch.
JH: Like every single Leicester fan would say, this is a no-brainer. Vardy showed last season, certainly in the second half of the campaign, that he possesses the quality to play and has evolved into a different sort of striker to the one that ended the 2022-23 season. He’s more suited to Enzo Maresca’s style and his influence off the pitch is enormous. He may not have the legs to be the main striker – I don’t think he should be – but having him as an option is a must.
