Leicester City Sign Wes Burns from Ipswich Town
Leicester City have signed Welsh winger Wes Burns from Ipswich Town, reuniting him with Conor Chaplin. Burns joins the Foxes after just weeks of signing a new contract with the Blues.
Why it matters for Leicester City
The signing of Burns is a significant boost for Leicester City, who are looking to strengthen their squad ahead of the new season. With 58 goals scored and 68 conceded this season, the Foxes are currently 49 points behind leaders Coventry in the Championship.
What comes next?
Burns is set to undergo a medical with the Foxes and is expected to join the team soon. The move will come little more than a month after Burns penned a one-year contract extension with Ipswich Town, stating he was excited to work with new manager Gary O'Neil and get another chance to play in the Premier League.
As per The Telegraph's John Percy and Mike McGrath, Burns is set to reunite with Conor Chaplin at Leicester City. The Welshman was not involved in last night's 1-0 friendly win against Le Havre at Portman Road.
Burns is currently one of five right wingers at Ipswich Town alongside new £20m signing Abdul Fatawu, Kasey McAteer, Sindre Walle Egeli, and Chiedozie Ogbene. The EADT and Ipswich Star understands that interest in McAteer has been knocked back, but that Ogbene is available for a loan/sale. Walle Egeli's pre-season minutes have come largely in central roles.
League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 23rd in Championship, 46 pts, 12W-16D-18L from 46 games, recent form WDDLL.
