Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers discussed Ricardo Pereira, James Maddison, Wesley Fofana, Kasper Schmeichel and potential incoming signings on Friday.
The Foxes are the only Premier League club yet to make a signing this summer.
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Their only notable departure has been Schmeichel, who was allowed to leave with less than a year left on his contract, joining French club Nice.
However, Leicester may struggle to fend off interest from Chelsea for Fofana and Newcastle for Maddison, while Jamie Vardy has surprisingly been linked with a move elsewhere.
Amidst interest the crucial duo that is Fofana and Maddison, Rodgers has said that neither player is for sale.
On more departures, he told reporters on Friday (quotes via Leicester Mercury): “I hope not. These players are not for sale.
“We need to move players out but it’s not getting rid of everyone and certainly not our best assets. It’s something the club are very strong on. James and Wesley are training very well and working hard for our game on Sunday.
“There have been enquiries about a number of the players, so we’ll have to see how that materialises, but there’s nothing imminent.”
On if huge transfer bids will change the club’s stance, he added: “That’s down to the club. For me, I concentrate on football.”
Rodgers spoke about Schmeichel’s departure, and he was full of praise of the Danish goalkeeper: “He’s a true icon of the club. He has been very important to the club. On the pitch, a colossal player for the club, been a part of all the great successes over the past decade.
“A real good guy off the field and I don’t say that lightly. His passion, his determination. Living with the name Schmeichel was going to be tough, but he made a name for himself. His service was immense.
“I’ll miss him, players will miss him. New adventure for him in the south of France and he’ll really enjoy that.”
The captaincy became vacant following Schmeichel’s departure and Rodgers has confirmed who will wear the armband this season.
“Jonny Evans,” he said. “Jonny represents the collective standards of these players. He has huge respect in the changing room for what he’s achieved. He’s the natural guy to step forward.”
On potential new signings, Rodgers said: “As things stand, I believe not. I mentioned that before, there’s nobody imminent coming in.
“The concentration has purely…
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