Bert Posted 13 June 2014 Posted 13 June 2014 Leicester City captain Wes Morgan is close to agreeing a contract extension with the club, the Mercury understands. Morgan's representatives have been in discussions with City and it is understood talks have been productive. The final details of the contract extension are being finalised and, although the actual terms are not known, it means Morgan will remain with City beyond this coming season. Morgan was due to be out of contract this summer. However, City activated a clause in his contract to take up their option of another year. The 30-year-old, who has been on international duty with Jamaica, had said he wanted to commit his future to the club this summer. Following City's civic reception at the Town Hall to celebrate the club's Championship title success, Morgan told the Mercury he wanted to get the contract talks concluded. That was so he could concentrate on preparing for his first-ever season in the Premier League. "I only have a year left and anything can happen in a year," he said. "I would like to tie myself down to Leicester and, hopefully, my representatives and the club can make that happen. "I would like it to happen before the new season starts." Morgan has been in commanding form for City since he joined the club from Nottingham Forest in January 2012, and manager Nigel Pearson sees him as a key player as they look to cement themselves in the Premier League. Pearson has already bolstered his central-defensive options with the signing of England defender Matt Upson on a one-year deal, and Poland international Marcin Wasilewski has already signed a new one-year contract. Promising young central defender Liam Moore also came to the fore last season and he is currently in talks over a new deal with the club. He is also entering the final year of his contract. Talks with several of the other members of the squad, who are in a similar position to Moore, are also taking place, including Danny Drinkwater, Matty James, Jamie Vardy, Jeff Schlupp and Andy King. City boss Nigel Pearson is also in talks over a new contract after guiding the club to the Premier League. Meanwhile, it was confirmed yesterday that Lloyd Dyer has completed his switch from City to Watford. The 31-year-old winger has signed a three-year contract with the Hornets after rejecting a one-year offer from City. Dyer made more than 250 appearances for City over six seasons, and was a member of the League One and Championship title winning sides. Great news if you ask me!
Steve_Guppy_Left_Foot Posted 13 June 2014 Posted 13 June 2014 Top stuff. Just need to get everyone else sorted out now, isn't Riyad, Kasper and the new signings the only players we have contracted beyond the end of next season? Vardy, De Laet, Drinkwater etc, if we don't sort it soon it won't take long for interest to gather and teams to have a look, at the very least we want a few quid for these players.
Ric Flair Posted 13 June 2014 Posted 13 June 2014 Is it, really? Probably means we could at least re-coup what we paid for him next summer when we realise we need better defenders and someone pony like Leeds come sniffing.
Steve_Guppy_Left_Foot Posted 13 June 2014 Posted 13 June 2014 Probably means we could at least re-coup what we paid for him next summer when we realise we need better defenders and someone pony like Leeds come sniffing.
LCFC FOX Posted 13 June 2014 Posted 13 June 2014 We was concerned about losing Kasper, Morgan, Wasyl, Konch and Nugent this season... I'll be far more concerned losing De Laet, Moore, Drinkwater, James, Vardy, Schlupp and King. I hope we don't do what we did this season. Get them all on at least three year deals before other clubs can take them. These will either have a long future at the club or sell for a decent amount.
FrankieWorthoYaggedMyWife Posted 13 June 2014 Posted 13 June 2014 Probably means we could at least re-coup what we paid for him next summer when we realise we need better defenders and someone pony like Leeds come sniffing. greetings! a year ago I was all over going Brazil but she had to get duffed up didnt she!! Hmmm - how is it anyway? I love Wes and his size 15 boots pointing at 10 to 2!
hackneyfox Posted 13 June 2014 Posted 13 June 2014 Is it, really? Agree with this, I'd take him on the extended 12 months and see how he gets on, if he struggles, as I think he will, then we can get rid easy enough.
volpeazzurro Posted 13 June 2014 Posted 13 June 2014 Sell now, he going to struggle big time. Though almost as slow, Waz is far better on the ball and can pass. Get a n other to go with Waz, Upson and Moore. I'd release Nugent as well.
Stadt Posted 13 June 2014 Posted 13 June 2014 The good news here is that they're entering talks with James and DD.
crisp packet Posted 13 June 2014 Posted 13 June 2014 Sell now, he going to struggle big time. Though almost as slow, Waz is far better on the ball and can pass. Get a n other to go with Waz, Upson and Moore. I'd release Nugent as well. Sorry mate glad you ain't the gaffer ?
65RosesFox Posted 13 June 2014 Posted 13 June 2014 Sell now, he going to struggle big time. Though almost as slow, Waz is far better on the ball and can pass. Get a n other to go with Waz, Upson and Moore. I'd release Nugent as well. Let's sell our club captain and most consistent defender for the past two seasons well as getting rid of our top goal scorer and player with the most assists. Great logic! Whilst we're at it may as well make it a hat trick and sack our best manager in a decade. Pearson out!
HowardsBulletHeader Posted 13 June 2014 Posted 13 June 2014 Sell now, he going to struggle big time. Though almost as slow, Waz is far better on the ball and can pass. Get a n other to go with Waz, Upson and Moore. I'd release Nugent as well. Mind boggling stuff.
absolutelegend Posted 13 June 2014 Posted 13 June 2014 Wes was a rock last year. First name on the team sheet for me at the mo.
Sir Shep Posted 13 June 2014 Posted 13 June 2014 He hates forest, good enough for me! Seriously though this is great news.
cuddly ken Posted 14 June 2014 Posted 14 June 2014 I honesty don't see Morgan being able to cope at Premiership level, his performance at international level the other night, gave an early insight that he will struggle. Give it a month or so into the new season and everyone will be saying this too.
Happy Fox Posted 14 June 2014 Posted 14 June 2014 A 2 year deal is being mooted according to the Sun.
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