Leicester City are close to two new additions including 23-year-old Bosnian striker Admir Bristic from Slovenian side Olimpija Ljubljana and Ipswich Town's Wes Burns, 31, with the Wales international expected to undergo a medical. (Telegraph, external)
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Image source, Getty ImagesKirsten Otchere has scored three goals in four pre-season games for Leicester City
Cheltenham Town have signed striker Kirsten Otchere on a season‑long loan from League One side Leicester City.
The 19‑year‑old has featured regularly for Leicester during pre‑season, making four appearances and scoring three goals.
"I can't wait to get started, it's a great opportunity for me at a brilliant club," he told the club website., external
Manager Steve Cotterill added: "Kirsten is a player with a lot of potential and we're pleased to bring him to the club.
"He's hungry to learn, works hard and possesses qualities that we believe will strengthen our attacking options."
New Leicester City boss Russell Martin is set to raid his former club Swansea for Wales attacking midfielder Liam Cullen, 27. (Anthony Joseph, external)
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Reviewing City's pre-season tour
Leicester City midfielder Oliver Skipp features on the latest edition of BBC Radio Leicester's When You're Smiling podcast to talk about how pre-season preparations at the Foxes are progressing.
The 25-year-old spoke following Leicester's 3-3 draw with Malaga, in what was the League One club's final fixture of their pre-season camp in Spain last week.
Before that, the Foxes had beaten Cadiz on their travels, and got the better of Northampton Town in friendly matches since Leicester boss Russell Martin took charge.
"Everyone has flourished and we can be proud of all performances, really, in pre-season," Skipp said.
"There have been moments where we haven't quite been as good, but on the whole I think there have been positive signs."
You can listen to the full Skipp interview, as well as in-depth analysis of pre-season to date, on BBC Sounds.
'We've already had conversations with Leicester'
Sheffield United are in talks with Leicester City over a deal to bring Australian international defender Harry Souttar back to the club.
Blades manager Chris Wilder has confirmed discussions are ongoing with the Foxes to sign the 27-year-old, who spent the 2024-25 season on loan at Bramall Lane.
"He's one that obviously has got history with us and we have been linked with him as well," Wilder told BBC Radio Sheffield.
"We've already had conversations with Leicester about taking him, so the conversations will be ongoing.
"He's a player that obviously I like and he had a great time on the pitch for us and off the pitch with the supporters. They rated him and they valued him."
Wilder said he "100%" expects incomings to arrive before Sheffield United's competitive season starts in the EFL Cup first round at Mansfield Town on 9 August.
The 58-year-old has identified centre-back and the wide positions as a priority for reinforcements, with the club also in talks with SK Brann winger Rabbi Matondo, who has featured in pre-season for United.
Centre-back Mark McGuinness is not part of Wilder's plans for the 2026-27 season and the club are trying to offload the 27-year-old, while fellow defender Nils Zatterstrom is expected to go out on loan.
West Ham are considering a move for Leicester City's English defender Ben Nelson with the Hammers hoping they can secure the 22-year-old for a cut-price fee following the Foxes relegation to League One. (Football Insider, external)
West Ham are also interested in Leicester City centre-back Harry Souttar, though they face competition from Wrexham for the 27-year-old Australia international. (Daily Record, external)
West Ham's French centre-back Jean-Clair Todibo, 26, is wanted by Juventus. (Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian), external
Cardiff City, Sheffield United and Watford are keen on Scotland centre-half John Souttar, with Rangers looking for a seven-figure fee for the 29-year-old who is not so keen on Leicester City as he is reluctant to drop to England's third tier. (Daily Record, external)
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Sheffield United are leading Derby and Middlesbrough in the race to sign former Rangers and Wales winger Rabbi Matondo, 25, who has been training with the Blades following his release by Norwegian side SK Brann. (Sheffield Star, external)
The Blades could be priced out of a move for former loan star Harry Souttar, with Leicester said to value the 27-year-old Australia World Cup skipper at £10m. (Sheffield Star, external)
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Image source, Getty ImagesAbdul Fatawu is having a medical at Ipswich as part of a £20m move from Leicester.
The winger is due to become the latest player to leave the Foxes since their relegation from the Championship.
Fatawu will join Gary O'Neil's Ipswich side after scoring 16 goals in 100 games for Leicester since initially joining on loan from Sporting Lisbon in 2023.
He will become the Tractor Boys' fourth summer signing after striker Emersonn joined from Toulouse earlier this month for around £26m while the loans of Cedric Kipre and Chuba Akpom were made permanent.
Ipswich are planning for the Premier League under O'Neil after Kieran McKenna decided to leave Portman Road in May, despite guiding the club to a second Premier League promotion.
Fatawu will be the latest departure from Leicester as new manager Russell Martin shapes his Foxes squad for their League One campaign.
Leicester have already sold Jeremy Monga to Manchester City and Harry Winks to Cagliari while Victor Kristiansen has joined Panathinaikos on loan.
Jannik Vestergaard also had his contract ended by mutual consent while Patson Daka, Ricardo Pereira and Jordan Ayew were among the senior players released following relegation.
Harry Souttar is a potential transfer target for West Ham United following Leicester City's relegation to League One. The Hammers' Championship rivals Wrexham, Sheffield United and the 27-year-old defender's former club Stoke City are also interested in the Australian international. (Daily Record), external
West Ham are also interested in taking 19-year-old Arsenal defender Jaden Dixon on loan. Dixon joined Arsenal from Stoke in March having started his career at the Gunners' north London rivals, Tottenham. (Pete O'Rourke), external
Blackburn Rovers, Bolton Wanderers, Leicester City and Major League Soccer (MLS) clubs are monitoring Greg Docherty as the 29-year-old Scottish midfielder awaits news on a contract offer from Charlton Athletic, where he has a year remaining of his current deal. (Daily Record), external
Blackburn Rovers have rejected several six-figure offers for Irish defender Connor O'Riordan but would be willing to part with the 22-year-old if their valuation is met. (Lancashire Telegraph - requires subscription), external
Leicester City and Rangers are showing an interest in 20-year-old striker Ryan One, but Sheffield United do not wish to sell this summer. (Sky Sports), external
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Sheffield United have overtaken Leicester City in the race to sign Rangers and Scotland defender John Souttar, 29. (Glasgow World, external)
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