Leicester's recent decision to leave Harry Maguire out of its official squad number has raised quite a lot of attention in the whole of Premier League. Some analysts have noted that Leicester is ready to let go of Maguire, a statement that has prompted many clubs to make their move into acquiring the center back. Another burgeoning question is who Leicester will pick to replace Maguire in case the club lets him go.
With Maguire in the transfer block, Leicester is sure to look for his possible replacement. Looking into the current transfer list, there are a number of possible replacements. However, Leicester will no doubt look for the best possible replacement for the exemplary center back.
Considering Leicester's reputation and resources, one of the most conducive talent the club can acquire is is Djene Dakonam from Getafe. Just like Maguire, Djene exemplifies what a great center back should be. Despite his apparent lack of height, standing at 5ft 10in, he has the physicality than can rival some of the best in the business.
For some analysts, Djene is a great prospect for Leicester. The center back had posted one of his best seasons with Getafe, and he is one of the key pieces that helped the club secure a fifth place in La Liga, as well as a qualification ticket for next season's Europa League.
Last La Liga season, Djene played a major role in keeping Getafe's defense in its top shape. Djene made 34 league appearances in Getafe's 38 La Liga games. With just this limited appearance, he helped Getafe's defensive block, keeping the club as one of the best defensive ends throughout the season. Last season, Getafe conceded 35 goals in 38 La Liga games. While not exactly record-breaking, Getafe's record is far fewer than that of Barcelona and Real Madrid.
While Djene is poised as one of the best center backs in the league, he does have some shortcomings. The defender, as noted by some analysts, have issues when it comes to discipline. Throughout the 2018-2019 season, Djene racked up 13 yellow cards. While some might dismiss this as a reckless show of performance, some noted sports analysts have iterated that this type of aggression simply shows how dedicated and committed Djene is to the sport.
As of this writing, Leicester has yet to confirm whether it will deal Maguire out. Nevertheless, the club still has a number of options to choose when it comes to the point that it should deal its noted center back to a transfer.
