Leicester City: To buy or not to buy in January transfer window?

Matt Haynes | December 21, 2015

Leicester City are 10/1 third favourites with Coral to win the Premier League and all of a sudden are starting to look like a realistic prospect.

Foxes to go hunting?

January is absolutely crucial. Bigger teams than the Foxes have folded following being in first place at Christmas and usually the winter window has had something to do with this.

It is hard to believe that 12 months ago Leicester were bottom of the Premier League. What is more astonishing, is that they are now top, with pretty much the same squad of players, minus Esteban Cambiasso.

Star players Jamie Vardy and Riyad Mahrez are attracting the interest of a number clubs and the Foxes’ resolve could well be put to the test if lucrative bids are made.

However, if Leicester are going to win the league, January could well be a key month. They also, handily have substantial cash reserves and are now in a position to attract quality.

Ranieri to tinker?

Leicester boss Claudio Ranieri is renowned for altering his team selections, having earned the name ‘Tinkerman’ while in charge of Chelsea.