Leicester City demanded to steer clear of Josh Brownhill after "worrying" revelation - he's had £100k p/w offer | OneFootball

Josh Brownhill has been a Leicester transfer target this summer, but they've been told to back away from any potential signing

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Leicester City managed to finally get some late transfer business done on deadline day, but it's clear that the Foxes are focusing on the short-term based on their dealings.

With the Foxes still potentially facing the wrath of the EFL this season due to being charged in May with breaching their financial rules - Sky Sports reported in August that the club were expecting a deduction of nine points from their tally at some point this season.

That has potentially led to no transfer fees being spent on players this summer, although a significant amount was brought in from the sales of Mads Hermansen, Kasey McAteer, James Justin and Wilfred Ndidi - none of this went on incomings.

Loan deals were the order of the day on September 1, with Stade Rennais midfielder Jordan James, Burnley's Aaron Ramsey and Feyenoord striker Julian Carranza all bolstering Marti Cifuentes' squad, but all of these were simply temporary deals until the end of the 2025-26 season.

The only permanent addition has been backup goalkeeper Asmir Begovic on a free transfer, but one player that they have been linked with who would almost certainly be an asset is former Burnley captain Josh Brownhill.

Leicester City urged to fully back away from Josh Brownhill transfer battle

It was reported by journalist Jon Donnohue in late July that Leicester had offered 28-year-old Brownhill a long-term deal following his exit from Burnley, after he turned down a new contract at Turf Moor following an 18-goal campaign in the Championship.

However, in late August it was claimed by Sky Sports reporter James Savundra that Saudi outfit Al-Shabab had blown other competitors out of the water with a £100,000-a-week offer for the ex-Bristol City and Preston North End man - that however remains unsigned, and the midfielder remains a free agent, with Leeds United reportedly looking into a move for him.

Based on his numbers last season for Burnley in their promotion-winning season, Brownhill would likely be a considerable coup for any second tier outfit - likely limited to a handful of teams who could realistically land him based on finances.

FLW's Leicester fan pundit Louchlainn Martin - of the Blue Tinted Glasses fan channel - though, thinks that it would not have been a good move to bring Brownhill to the King Power Stadium, and hopes that they are not still in for his services.

"The Josh Brownhill deal does sound dead. It was revealed that we offered him a long-term, expensive deal, which is slightly worrying," Louchlainn told FLW

"I said earlier in the window that Brownhill I was kind of 50/50 on. I would've liked him in on maybe a shorter-term, cheaper deal, but there's rumours that we're looking at upwards of £100,000 and a multi-year deal for Josh Brownhill, which I think would've been the wrong call, and I feel like it would've been a step in the wrong direction.

"I think we've taken a step forwards this summer with regards to getting rid of some of the high earners and bringing in some younger players on loan deals, so not much cost to the club, and I think Brownhill coming in would've probably put us back two steps.

"I'm kind of happy it didn't happen in the end and I don't expect Leicester City to go back in for him. I don't expect him to rock up at the King Power anytime soon - Brownhill not coming is probably the reason Jordan James came in, and I'm much, much happier with Jordan James now in our squad over the prospect of having Brownhill.

"Hopefully, the club don't offer him another deal or hopefully he doesn't come to the club now, because I think we've just about got enough in midfield to have a great season in the Championship."

It would be a major shock if Josh Brownhill was to sign for a Championship club

Even though there are clubs such as Leicester interested in Brownhill, he has surely done enough to get himself a top flight, and potentially big-money move.

The reasons for him turning down a fresh deal at Burnley aren't clear whatsoever, but it's pretty strange that Brownhill has decided to keep himself a free agent beyond the closure of the transfer window - not many Premier League clubs dip into that market, so you have to wonder who will win the battle for his services.

Saudi money will of course be appealing for the midfielder, but there's no reason why he can't be an asset for a Premier League club off the back of an 18-goal season - which is why it's hard to see him staying in the Championship.

As Louchlainn has alluded to, Leicester's midfield additions late on in the window such as James and Ramsey perhaps negate the need for Brownhill's services, even if he would be a good player again at Championship level - especially when funds are tight at the club right now, they should perhaps not fall into the trap of giving him a big deal.