Hammond Joins, Marshall Departs

Winger Ben Marshall has joined Championship rivals Blackburn Rovers for an undisclosed fee. Meanwhile, Southampton midfielder Dean Hammond has signed for Leicester on a two year deal. He joins King, James, Drinkwater and Danns, bringing the tally of central midfielders at the club to 5. Marshall's departure leaves just Dyer, Knockaert and Gallagher as natural wide players in midfield. This may reflect Pearson's shift towards narrower formations this season, with 3 central midfielders on the pitch in most matches. It would be also be true to say that Marshall has flattered to deceive in the last year or so, after an impressive start in his first few months with the Foxes.