Leicester City has reportedly identified Coventry City’s Callum O’Hare as a potential addition before the imminent closure of the January transfer window.

The Foxes experienced a setback when Chelsea unexpectedly recalled midfielder Cesare Casadei from his loan at the King Power Stadium, disrupting plans for a season-long tenure. As a reaction, Enzo Maresca, Leicester’s manager, has prioritized Inter Milan midfielder Stefano Sensi as the club’s foremost transfer target this month.

However, according to reports from The Athletic, O’Hare, who notably scored a brace against Leicester in Coventry’s recent 3-1 victory, has emerged as an alternative option for the Foxes. Notably, O’Hare’s contract with the Sky Blues is set to expire this summer with the club extending a new offer.

In light of the evolving situation, Coventry’s manager Mark Robins addressed the player’s contractual position, emphasizing the player’s agency in making decisions. Robins stated, “We know where we are. Really, the ball would be in Callum’s court, there’s no doubt about it, so it’s not in the club’s court, it’s in Callum’s court.”

Acknowledging O’Hare’s current form and openness to exploring opportunities, Robins emphasized the importance of giving the player the necessary space and time to assess his options. The club, in turn, remains supportive of O’Hare’s process, leaving the door open for potential developments in the coming days.

Leicester’s potential pursuit of O’Hare underscores their proactive approach as the transfer window nears its conclusion. The evolving dynamics of O’Hare’s tenure at Coventry and Leicester’s intent to secure reinforcements add an intriguing layer to the January transfer window narrative.