The Foxes boss has remarked on the club’s probable business this summer, which could result in a points deduction for a suspected infringement of financial rules. Enzo Maresca has advised Leicester City fans not to expect a summer spending frenzy, predicting instead a “low-key” transfer window. With City in a “huge economic hole,” Maresca will not have a transfer war chest to improve his Premier League squad. All he can promise is that his team will approach the upcoming campaign with a “fighting spirit” as they attempt to survive, possibly despite a point deduction.
Maresca has previously stated that any key player sold for financial reasons in the forthcoming window must be replaced, although major deals are improbable. Despite prior signals that he may contemplate his future, the manager will remain in place. “I signed for three years, and after such a positive year, there isn’t much else to say,” Maresca told Gazzetta dello Sport. “The relegation has created a significant economic hole, and we are at risk of punishment. It is possible that they will take away some points next season, like they did this year at Everton and Nottingham Forest.
“Obviously, the market will be low-key. We have left the Championship, and we will approach the Premier League with the same tenacity.” City is due to learn the outcome of its Premier League charge for allegedly violating Profit and Sustainability regulations this summer, which might result in a points loss before the new season begins. They also risk receiving another punishment, this time from the EFL, if they do not balance their books with player sales by the end of June.
Aside from that, they must continue to be vigilant to follow the financial restrictions, especially after £90 million in losses were disclosed for the 22-23 campaign. Last month, chief executive Susan Whelan stated that the club’s relegation “would be felt for some time”.
