Leicester City head to Spain this week with their pre-season momentum building after three wins from three games, two new signings and more arrivals expected. Russell Martin’s side face Cadiz on Wednesday and Malaga on Saturday, giving fans their first look at Conor Chaplin and Alex McCarthy in action.

What’s happening with Leicester City’s pre-season?

Leicester City have already played three friendlies this summer, beating Northampton Town, Bristol Rovers and Burton Albion. The Foxes head to Spain for two more games, starting with a Wednesday night trip to Cadiz. Their squad now includes Chaplin (29) and McCarthy (36), adding experience alongside younger targets like Dom Ballard (21). Martin’s project is taking shape, balancing immediate-impact signings with academy breakthroughs.

League standing: 23rd in the Championship, 46 points from 46 games, with a recent run of WDDLL.

Will Jamie Vardy return to Leicester City?

Vardy remains a free agent but Leicester City aren’t pursuing him. Despite his Foxes pedigree, the club’s focus is on squad rebuilding under Martin. No serious links have emerged, and with 49 points behind Coventry in the title race, the window for a Vardy reunion looks closed.

Who are the young stars pushing for first-team spots?

Academy players have featured in every pre-season game so far. Riley Carr, Lorenz Hutchinson and Kirsten Otchere have all impressed, while Jayden Joseph and Bade Aluko battle for the right-back role. Tommy Neale has shone in midfield, particularly against Burton Albion, as Martin evaluates options ahead of the transfer window.

What’s next for Leicester City’s transfer business?

More signings are expected before the window closes. Ballard’s potential arrival would add a young striker ready for first-team football, while Chaplin and McCarthy’s arrivals aim to bolster the squad’s Championship push. The Foxes’ goal difference sits at -10 after 58 goals scored and 68 conceded, leaving room for improvement as new faces arrive.

Leicester City’s Spain camp offers the first real glimpse of Martin’s reshaped squad. With three more friendlies before the 2026/27 campaign, the stage is set for academy stars to stake their claims-and for new signings to prove their worth.