according to Daily MailLeicester City are open to offers for Belgian defender Wout Weiss, with the club valuing the 25-year-old at around £15m.
The decision to potentially part ways with Weiss comes as part of a defensive shake-up under coach Ruud van Nistelrooy, as the Foxes look to improve their squad and escape the threat of relegation as well as improving their financial books.
Woot-Fi's time at Leicester City is coming to an end
Weiss joined Leicester in the summer of 2022 as a direct replacement for Wesley Fofana, arriving with high expectations following his strong performances in Ligue 1 with Reims. Known for his aggressive tackling, aerial ability and leadership qualities, he quickly became a key figure in Leicester's backline.
However, his time at Leicester was a mixed bag, marked by moments of brilliance and the occasional huge mistake.
Under Steve Cooper, he was a starter, starting every game. However, they fell down the pecking order under Ruud van Nistelrooy, who preferred the experienced duo of Conor Coady and Jannik Vestergaard at the heart of Leicester's defence.
He made a rare appearance in the Foxes' recent FA Cup win over QPR, scoring in the Foxes' 6-2 win, but his future at the club remains uncertain.
Van Nistelrooy wants to strengthen Leicester's defence
Leicester City are in the midst of a defensive overhaul as Van Nistelrooy looks to address the team's weaknesses at the back.
It is said that foxes They are close to completing a deal to sign Parma defender Wouyou Koulibaly for £3mwhile they are Marking Udinese centre-back Thomas Christensen.
Another defender, Caleb Okolie, who joined from Atalanta last summer, could be on his way out. He is said to be attracting interest from Serie A clubs, with Van Nistelrooy deeming him surplus to requirements. Parma is among the clubs that have shown interest in signing Okolie.
With Leicester sitting 19th in the Premier League table with just 14 points, the January transfer window could be crucial to their survival hopes. Strengthening the squad – especially in defense – will be key to turning their season around.
The potential departure of Weiss would free up money for further reinforcements, but the Foxes will need to ensure any new arrival can quickly adapt to the Premier League.
