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Leeds United want to sign Leicester City defender who almost left in January transfer window

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Leicester City could be losing one of their defenders this summer with promotion-chasing Leeds United interested in bringing him to Elland Road.

A number of the Foxes’ defenders were linked with a move away from the King Power Stadium, however, the only permanent departure was forward Tom Cannon to Sheffield United.

Caleb Okoli looked the most likely to leave after his agent claimed Okoli wanted to return to Italy.

Wout Faes was also tipped for a January exit but both remained and have started the last two games together and were relatively impressive.

The Foxes have the second-worst defence in the Premier League and it appears that one could be moving on after all.

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Leeds United transfer news: Conor Coady could join in the summer

Conor Coady was one of the other defenders who could’ve left the Foxes in the winter window.

On deadline day, Leicester discussed a swap deal involving Coady and Craig Dawson with Wolverhampton Wanderers.

In the end, the deal involving the duo broke down and Coady remained in the East Midlands.

The 31-year-old was a regular under Ruud van Nistelrooy for the first two months of his managerial career but has lost his place in the squad.

A move away in the summer seems inevitable and according to Teamtalk, Leeds could be the club in question.

Leeds are in the race for promotion and currently sit second in the Championship. The chance to remain in the Premier League if Leicester are relegated would be considered an attractive prospect to Coady given the opportunity to remain in the top flight.

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Conor Coady one of several Leicester players who could leave this summer

It’s likely to be another big overhaul at Leicester this summer as Van Nistelrooy tries to stamp his own style on the squad.

Patson Daka is one player who should leave, regardless of what league Leicester are in, after failing to live up to expectations.

Mads Hermansen is another who is tipped to leave amid interest from Chelsea whilst fringe players such as Danny Ward and Luke Thomas could also be moved on.