Leicester City are set for an exciting January transfer window with Ruud van Nistelrooy at the helm.
Van Nistelrooy has already been linked to several Manchester United players, as well as names from his former club PSV, with the Dutchman looking to improve his starting XI.
Leicester are also eyeing up a move for midfielder Ezechiel Banzuzi, a 19-year-old who is part of the Foxes sister club OH Leuven and has caught the eye of many European clubs.
While an attacking midfielder is one area of priority, defence needs some work too, and van Nistelrooy has hinted at signing new players to beef up multiple positions.
A centre-back to challenge the likes of Jannik Vestergaard, Conor Coady, Wout Faes and Caleb Okoli is on the agenda while another full-back could be eyed.
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James Justin has been poor for Leicester City this season
That is because James Justin has been woeful for Leicester this term, and could be replaced in the January transfer window.
Leicester fans suggested Justin needed to be sold after his horror performance against Brentford, with the Foxes losing 4-1.
Justin was also exposed in the defeat to Man United, with the Englishman struggling to reach a similar level of performance as last term.
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The 26-year-old flourished in the Championship however, his defensive deficiencies have been exploited in the Premier League.
With Ricardo Pereira out injured, he’s also got no senior player to push him for a place in the starting lineup, although one youngster is emerging from the under-21s who could save Leicester millions on a replacement.
Jayden Joseph spotted in Leicester City training ahead of Newcastle
Midfielder Henry Cartwright was spotted in Leicester City training ahead of Newcastle, and he wasn’t the only one, as van Nistelrooy commented on the inclusion of right-back Jayden Joseph
“There’s young JJ (Jayden Joseph), there’s Henry (Cartwright). I have a good picture of what is needed in the window,” the Dutchman said in his press conference.
Interesting quotes from Van Nistelrooy today, who was keen to discuss some of the youngsters at the club.
Jeremy Monga, Henry Cartwright and ‘young JJ’ Jayden Joseph have all been training with the squad.
Cartwright was mentioned a couple of times as a midfield option… https://t.co/ormc13kuG0
— Jack Rafferty (@JackRaff) December 12, 2024
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Joseph is a 19-year-old full-back from the Leicester academy who has made eight appearances in the Premier League 2 this term, grabbing one assist.
The 2005-born defender is also capable of playing as a wing-back or further forward, as displayed in his EFL Trophy outing against Northampton as the young Foxes were beaten 3-0.
In terms of being a long-term replacement for Justin, perhaps the young defender can develop into a top talent under van Nistelrooy and emerge as a breakout star in 2025.
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