For at least one month now, Foxes fans have hoped, awaited and strongly desired for the right kind of signings - and not just any signings. That's because the East Midlands club is conducting a comprehensive rebuild; this measure was forced upon Leicester City Football Club due to the obvious incompetence, negligence and mismanagement that plagued the organisation over the previous few years.
​Indeed, the cumulative weight of these internal failings at King Power Stadium contributed significantly to the club's recent, painful struggles. But now, the atmosphere at LCFC has shifted, even if the appointment of Russell Martin, the former Rangers, MK Dons and Swansea City manager, was not initially met with universal acclaim upon his arrival at Filbert Way.
​To his credit, Martin has navigated the pressures of the LE2 with a resolve that the Blue Army has largely welcomed. Unfortunately for those desperate for fresh faces, the window has until now been defined exclusively by departures rather than arrivals.
​Yet, the anxiety of the supporters is set to be assuaged, as the manager explicitly promised at least two new recruits. Martin indicated that these arrivals are expected imminently; a sentiment he stated during his recent briefing with Leicester Mercury.
​While the rumour mill remains in full swing, speculation has increasingly centred on Danny Ings, the veteran former England, Liverpool and Southampton striker. Though he has grappled with fitness concerns and periods of goal-scoring frustration, his pedigree as a natural-born finisher remains beyond doubt, suggesting he could still prove to be an immensely impactful addition.
Former Ipswich forward Conor Chaplin is doing a medical at #lcfc today and is set to sign on a free transfer #itfc
— John Percy (@JPercyTelegraph) July 13, 2026
​Alongside him, Conor Chaplin has emerged as a primary target to address the team’s attacking requirements. As a versatile attacking midfielder and second striker with a proven record, he represents the precise quality the squad requires to bolster its offensive output.
​Adding weight to these rumours, esteemed journalist John Percy has stated that the East Midlanders are closing in on what FoL describe as a 'perfect attacking recruit'. Given Chaplin's prolific history in League One and the EFL Championship, the news that a deal is progressing will undoubtedly be received with widespread jubilation among the fan base.
​While reports initially linked such talent to higher placed sides, the prevailing belief is that Chaplin is now firmly destined for Leicestershire. Supporters will surely rejoice at this prospect, recognising that in Chaplin, the Foxes are acquiring a player who is not merely capable, but reliable in the exact capacity required for a successful promotion challenge.
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