The Foxes eventually made a few key signings at the end of the recently closed transfer window which ended on September 1. However, we can reveal a short list of non-starters too. According to various reports we gathered, there were far more Leicester City targets on deadline day. These wanted footballers eventually got away from the King Power outfit, remained where they were, or chose options elsewhere.
So, which other players did the East Midlanders fancy bringing aboard? Were there any potential gems or greats among them? And why didn't the proposed deals transpire for whatever respective reasons? Welcome to our first LCFC transfer truth article. Here we will be discussing ballers who were purportedly eyed by City. The list includes Andy Irving of West Ham United, Portsmouth's Josh Murphy, Romain Faivre of Bournemouth and Crystal Palace's Jesurun Rak-Sakyi.
Leicester City transfer truth
Many websites and articles purvey supposed news and definite rumours. It can be unorganised and difficult to understand. That's why we decided to compile it into a piece like this which is easy to read and comprehend. This also gives Foxes of Leicester the chance to assess the validity of said claims.
Media assertions on Foxes interest in Andy Irving, Josh Murphy, Romain Faivre and Jesurun Rak-Sakyi
Leicester managed to sign trio Julian Carranza, Aaron Ramsey and Jordan James as the market expired. But what happened to other professionals earmarked for attention? The Athletic suggest City and Wrexham held serious interest in Irving. Though he remained a Hammer due to a Premier League preference.
Apparently Leicester decided against moves for Murphy and Rak-Sakyi. This decision was likely taken as Abdul Fatawu resolved to stay, report Leicester Mercury.
"Furthermore, the Bournemouth Echo have said that the Cherries gave their right-sided winger Romain Faivre a chance to speak to City and a host of other clubs, but that that Frenchman turned down the opportunity in order to remain at the Vitality Stadium."LCFC Live
Bournemouth winger Faivre was permitted to speak to LCFC. Yet the 27-year-old declined a switch to Leicestershire and remained at Vitality Stadium.