Leicester City: July 2008 - news archive

Norwich are reported to have failed with a £500,000 bid for Leicester City striker Steve Howard.

Former striker Paul Dickov is a top summer target for Leicester City, according to chairman Milan Mandaric.

Foxes boss Nigel Pearson should have a full strength side for their toughest pre-season match to date against Birmingham at home.

Leicester are still waiting for a work permit for Bulgarian international Aleksander Tunchev who they hope to play on Tuesday night.

Leicester City have swooped to sign Liverpool's defensive starlet Jack Hobbs on a season-long loan deal.

Joe Mattock, who has been linked with at least three Premier League clubs, says he is concentrating on doing his best for Leicester.

Nigel Pearson has included Michael Morrison, Lloyd Dyer, Nicky Adams, Kerrea Gilbert and Aleksander Tunchev in the squad to face Luton.

Former Southampton midfielder Mario Licka has admitted he turned down a move Leicester in order to play Uefa Cup football.

Paul Dickov's agents have blasted reports claiming the Leicester target has signed for Blackpool and say he is considering his options.

Boss Nigel Pearson is looking forward to tonight's pre-season friendly clash with Olympia of Ljubljana in Slovenia.

New signing Aleksander Tunchev says he has joined Leicester to get them back to where they deserve to be in the big time.

Leicester City forward Matt Fryatt has said he wants to stay at the club and fight for a first team place after a poor first season.

West Ham United are being linked with a move for Leicester's young England star Joe Mattock.

Leicester City have made their fifth signing of the summer with Arsenal youngster Kerrea Gilbert joining on a season-long loan.

Leicester City winger Levi Porter is looking forward to returning from injury and playing under new boss Nigel Pearson.

Nigel Pearson has completed the signing of Bulgarian international defender Aleksander Tunchev subject to a work permit.

Milan Mandaric feels Leicester will require seven new faces at the Walkers Stadium before the League One season kicks off.

New Foxes boss Nigel Pearson has agreed a fee for CSKA Sofia captain Alexander Tunchev who is to jet in for talks.

Barnsley have swooped in the transfer market and signed Leicester target Darren Moore on a free transfer from Derby County.