Jamie Vardy to West Ham & James Maddison to Leicester - transfer rumours | OneFootball

Today, as the week is coming to an end, we look at the latest, greatest and most outlandish Leicester transfer rumours. Obviously the Foxes' Premier League status is in direct peril and it looks as though they will be relegated to the Championship. So most like-minded observers are not expecting the east Midlands side to be linked with world-class players anymore. Not that the King Power club ever really spent big.

However, as when the team was in the English second division previously, gems will need to be discovered. Meanwhile Profit and Sustainability parameters must be kept safe and sage on Filbert Way. Therefore City must also utilise this opportunity to sign quality footballers by exploring then exploiting possible free signings. Veteran classy operators from the EPL or Europe's top five leagues could be available too. There is no doubting the fact that LCFC will attempt to lure a few up-and-coming starlets away from their parents outfits on loan or permanently. They can offer minutes to disgruntled but premium prospects.

The chance to snap up any former stars may well arise as well. Talking of that possibility, speculation claims an opportunity exists for ex-Fox James Maddison to return to Leicester. While a similarly unlikely rumour concerning Jamie Vardy is doing the rounds. Will the wily striker move to West Ham United? Let's have a look.

Jamie Vardy to West Ham and James Maddison back to the Foxes - dissecting Leicester City transfer rumours

Maddison's minimal minutes at Tottenham Hotspur have caused chatter regarding his future. It appears to have emanated from one-time City head coach Martin Allen. The No.10 wouldn't consider playing in tier two again in my opinion.

Onto Vardy now. Some people believe it's time for him to leave Leicester. He and the club are yet to decide, so hearsay consequently begins. Troy Deeney is often wide of the mark - I see no change in this instance.