are also hopeful of persuading free agent Wilfred Ndidi to sign a new contract after Cooper held several conversations with the Nigerian international.
Cooper was named manager on June 20 and has been making every day count before the squad’s return to pre-season training on Monday.
The sale of Dewsbury-Hall was always expected, with Leicester under pressure to make one major sale before June 30 to fall in line with profitability and sustainability rules (PSR). Chelsea’s offer of £30 million, plus the £10 million banked in compensation for Enzo Maresca, is expected to be enough to prevent further sanctions.
The combined total of £40 million is understood to have been the target figure for Leicester to ensure compliance for the 23/24 financial year. However, the club still faces a points deduction for an alleged breach of PSR during their last season in the top division.
Cooper builds backroom staff
While Leicester’s legal battle is ongoing, Cooper is attacking pre-season with real intent. After the departure of Maresca and six members of the coaching staff to Stamford Bridge, the 44-year-old has been busy assembling his own backroom team. Alan Tate, the former Swansea defender, will be Cooper’s No 2 while former England Under-20s goalkeeping coach Danny Alcock is also joining.
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