WINTER CHILL AT FILBERT WAY: Leicester City Prepare to Offload ‘Frozen Out’ Harry Winks
By 247sportcity | Thursday, January 22, 2026
LEICESTER – The tenure of Harry Winks at Leicester City appears to be reaching a bitter and unceremonious conclusion. Despite being fully fit, the 29-year-old former England international has been effectively “frozen out” by manager Martí Cifuentes, failing to make an appearance for the Foxes since late November.
A Total Breakdown in Relations
The exile of the former Tottenham Hotspur star is reportedly rooted in a complete collapse of his relationship with the coaching staff. Top-tier insights from The Telegraph’s John Percy and the Leicester Mercury’s Jordan Blackwell suggest that Winks has failed to integrate into the club’s culture.
The tension reached a boiling point following alleged disputes regarding Winks’ 100-mile daily commute from London. Coaching staff and fellow players have reportedly grown frustrated with a perceived lack of commitment, with claims emerging that the midfielder has even missed vital pre-match preparations. When pressed on the matter, Cifuentes has remained coy, dismissing the absence as a series of “technical decisions.”
[Table: The Harry Winks Situation]
| Metric | Detail |
| Last Appearance | Late November 2025 |
| Weekly Wage | £90,000 (Estimated) |
| Contract Status | High-Priority Departure |
| Likely Destination | London-based Club |
The PSR Pressure Cooker
Beyond the personality clashes, Leicester’s motivation to part ways is heavily financial. Facing stringent Profit and Sustainability Rule (PSR) constraints, the club is desperate to wipe Winks’ staggering £90,000-a-week salary from their books.
While several loan enquiries have surfaced via talkSPORT, the Foxes are holding out for a permanent deal to secure a much-needed transfer fee. With the player reportedly favoring a return to the capital, a move to a London-based side before the January deadline seems the only logical solution for all parties involved.