Leicester City announce post-deadline day double deal

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Padraig Whelan·3 February 2026

Leicester City have added a blend of youth and experience with a pair of post-transfer deadline day arrivals.

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First up, Jamaal Lascelles has joined from Newcastle, where he spent over a decade at the heart of defence.

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Welcome to Leicester City, Jamaal Lascelles! 🦊
– Tuesday, 3 February 2026

The ex-Magpies skipper helped the club to end their 70-year wait for a domestic trophy with EFL Cup success last season.

Lascelles, 32, has signed on a free transfer and penned a short-term deal until the end of the season.

Joining him in making the move to the Midlands is talented Manchester City youngster Divine Mukasa, who comes in on loan.

Divine news! 😄 Divine Mukasa has joined us on loan for the rest of 25/26! 🙌
– Tuesday, 3 February 2026

He has made six senior appearances for the Cityzens to date and the deal does not include an option to purchase the 18-year-old permanently.

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