Stay or go: Every Leicester City player is out of contract in 2026 News: The72 – Football League News

Leicester City is in the early stages of a rebuild and wants to return to the Premier League as soon as possible.

Leicester City have a potential points deduction looming.

However, there is hope that this latest drop to the Championship could provide LCFC with an opportunity to wipe the slate clean and build for a return to their previous heights.

Smarter financial decisions and team management are a must for this. The Foxes have several players nearing the end of their contracts, and both football and business factors need to be taken into consideration when making decisions about their future.

Here we look at every Leicester City player without a contract in 2026 and answer the simple question: stay or go?

Harry Winks

Although opinion may be divided among Leicester City fans, there is no doubt that Harry Winks is one of their most technically gifted players. His possession has allowed Marti Cifuentes’ side to maintain much more control when he is on the pitch.

That should be taken into consideration when weighing his future. However, there is always a chance to leave if promotion is not assured.

Verdict: stay

Boubakary Soumare

French midfielder Soumare is battling to regain a starting place. If he can, Leicester City might want to keep him on board.

However, Soumare also has interest from elsewhere. That could see him leave in 2026 regardless of the Foxes’ contract decision.

Verdict: go

Asmir Begovic

Now 38 years old, summer purchase Begovic This is unlikely to be a long-term position at Leicester City.

Minutes will be difficult to come by, but he will be a professional cover option for the team. Extending his stay could depend on what the Bosnian has planned for his future.

Verdict: go

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Wanya Marc

Portuguese winger Wanya Marcal remains a promising player who could move forward with more playing time. But he will soon turn 23 and is currently nowhere near Cifuentes’ plans for Leicester City’s first team.

If he doesn’t leave in January, expect Marcal to leave when his contract expires in 2026.

Verdict: go

Patson Daka

Unfortunately for Patson Daka, too few goals have been scored in recent years. He has scored one league goal since February 2024, making it difficult to justify a new contract offer.

Leicester City could sell in January to get some money back. Either way, an extended stay at LCFC feels unlikely for the striker.

Verdict: go

Ricardo Pereira

Ricardo Pereira has had a difficult time with injuries in recent seasons, but when he plays the quality he possesses still shines through. Now captain, his importance on the pitch is enhanced by his new leadership role.

Leicester City must look to retain Pereira as a leading figure in the long term.

Verdict: stay

Jordan Ayew

Last but not least is Jordan Ayew, who is in a similar boat to fellow striker Daka.

The 34-year-old has scored one goal in eight games this season and will need to find form quickly if he is to justify an extended stay. However, if that doesn’t happen, exit fees are unavoidable.

Verdict: go