Leicester City made it out of the 2025 summer transfer window in better shape than they were. And certainly healthier than they could have been! Holding onto a couple of stars like Abdul Fatawu and Stephy Mavididi helped the cause. Even City's impressive youngsters were reportedly being targeted by Premier League sides, along with clubs from other top European divisions.
16 year old winger Jeremy Monga supposedly has Real Madrid and Manchester City after his signature. While youthful attacking midfielder Louis Page, who recently seemingly solidified a Foxes starting place, is said to be wanted by Arsenal and Manchester United.
In the meantime, the East Midlands team was able to capture three loan additions which definitely appear to be decent. They are playmaker/wideman Aaron Ramsey, striker Julian Carranza and midfield man Jordan James. But this article isn't about those who eventually joined the Leicestershire outfit on deadline day. No.
Here we briefly discuss the ones that got away. So why didn't Leicester's recruitment department get the Cameron Brannagan and Mihailo Ivanovic signings over the line for manager Marti Cifuentes? Let's see.
Why Leicester City didn't secure Cameron Brannagan and Mihailo Ivanovic signings
City were strongly linked with Millwall centre forward Ivanovic over the previous few weeks. Brannagan was one, however, who went under Foxes of Leicester's radar somewhat. Nevertheless, we can deduce or reveal the reasons why the duo didn't become respective Foxes.
"Oxford United shunned Leicester City and Sheffield United's transfer advances - It could keep them up"FLW
First of all, Brannagan. His retention at Oxford United is considered significant for their squad. The U's were said to have "shunned" the advances of Championship pair Leicester and Sheffield United.
Essentially Oxford managed to keep their legend through high valuation and determination. City also signed two footballers for his midfield position.
"Millwall are holding out for a fee in the region of £15 million for star man Mihailo Ivanovic"FLW
Ivanovic was too given a high reported price tag by Millwall bosses (£15 million). And LCFC obviously opted to bring in Julian Carranza instead.