Leicester City have offered a contract to former Burnley captain Josh Brownhill, with the 29-year-old midfielder now weighing up a move to the King Power Stadium following his release from Turf Moor.
The Foxes have presented a contract offer to Brownhill in an effort to ward off interest from several suitors, including West Ham United, Ipswich Town, and Celtic. The deal is reportedly nearing completion.
Championship star available on a free
Brownhill, who captained Burnley during their recent spells in both the Premier League and Championship, became a free agent this summer after opting not to renew his contract with the Clarets. His availability on a free has sparked widespread interest due to his proven pedigree in the second tier.
Leicester are looking to rebuild under head coach Marti Cifuentes following a difficult 2024/25 campaign. With midfield uncertainty surrounding the futures of Boubakary Soumaré, Wilfred Ndidi, and potentially Harry Winks, the Foxes are eyeing Brownhill as a key addition.
Leadership and end product
Brownhill has been widely praised for his leadership and relentless engine in midfield. Speaking to Football League World, former Aston Villa midfielder and Sky Sports pundit Lee Hendrie described the potential deal as “a real coup” for Leicester:
“Josh Brownhill would be a fantastic signing for Leicester. He’s a strong leader and his numbers speak volumes. This would be a huge addition at the perfect time.”
Brownhill’s energy, experience, and attacking contribution have been standout features of his game, particularly during the 2024/25 season when he enjoyed the most prolific campaign of his career.
📊 Key FotMob Stats – 2024/25 Championship:
- Appearances: 42
- Goals: 18
- Assists: 6
- Minutes played: 3,505
- Starts: 41
- Average match rating: 7.26
- Percentile rank among Championship midfielders:• 95th for goals scored• 92nd for shots on target• 87th for key passes
A no-brainer for the Foxes?
With Leicester losing experienced dressing room voices such as Conor Coady and potentially Jamie Vardy, the addition of a battle-tested, consistent midfielder like Brownhill on a free could prove to be one of the smartest moves of the summer.
Having been a mainstay in the Burnley team that won the Championship in 2022/23 and contributed heavily again last season, Brownhill brings both pedigree and hunger—qualities Leicester will need in a fiercely competitive league.
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