“Leicester City WARNED to AVOID Ex-Burnley Star After MIND-BLOWING £100K-a-Week Offer and SHOCKING Revelation You NEED to Know!”
Leicester City left their transfer activity late on deadline day, and their business clearly reflected a short-term approach.
The Foxes are still facing uncertainty after being charged in May for breaching the EFL’s financial rules, with Sky Sports reporting in August that a nine-point deduction is expected this season.
That backdrop meant no transfer fees were spent on new arrivals this summer, despite significant funds raised through the sales of Mads Hermansen, Kasey McAteer, James Justin and Wilfred Ndidi.
Instead, Leicester turned to the loan market on September 1. Stade Rennais midfielder Jordan James, Burnley’s Aaron Ramsey and Feyenoord striker Julian Carranza all arrived on temporary deals until the end of the 2025/26 season.
The only permanent signing was veteran goalkeeper Asmir Begovic on a free transfer.
One name strongly linked was Josh Brownhill, the former Burnley captain who rejected a new deal at Turf Moor after scoring 18 goals during their promotion-winning campaign.
Journalist Jon Donnohue claimed in July that Leicester offered him a long-term contract, but by late August, Sky Sports reported that Saudi side Al-Shabab had tabled a lucrative £100,000-a-week deal.
That contract remains unsigned, leaving the midfielder still a free agent, with Leeds United also monitoring him.
While Brownhill would be a major coup for most Championship sides, Leicester fan pundit Louchlainn Martin of Blue Tinted Glasses believes signing him would have been a mistake.
He argued that a costly, multi-year deal would have undermined progress made this summer in moving on high earners and instead focusing on low-cost loans.
For Martin, Brownhill’s arrival would have represented a “step backwards,” and he is more content with James joining the squad.
Given Brownhill’s record, it would be surprising if he dropped back into the Championship. Despite Leicester’s interest, his 18-goal return suggests he could still secure a top-flight move, with Saudi Arabia offering big money and Premier League sides perhaps still in the mix.
His decision to remain a free agent beyond the transfer deadline has raised questions, as few Premier League clubs usually target players in that market.
Nevertheless, his quality should ensure he finds a home at the highest level, rather than settling in the second tier.
For Leicester, their late midfield additions appear to remove the need for Brownhill, especially given the club’s financial constraints.
Offering him a lucrative contract now would risk undoing the sensible, budget-conscious approach they have taken this summer.
