Leicester City's move to sign experienced striker Danny Ings is no longer expected to go through, LeicestershireLive understands. The experienced striker emerged as a target for Russell Martin's side a couple of weeks ago. Ings left Sheffield United at the end of June following the expiry of his contract. Reports from The Telegraph had claimed that the 33-year-old, who turns 34 later this month, was due to sign a one-year contract.

What happened?

However, there has been little movement in getting the striker through the door. Conor Chaplin and Alex McCarthy have both been confirmed as the first arrivals at the King Power Stadium. Now, it's understood that Ings won't be joining the club and City's search for a striker continues.

Why it matters for Leicester City

The former Liverpool and West Ham forward had been expected to come in and add experience to Russell Martin's forward options. Kirsten Otchere and Nathan Opoku have been used at centre-forward in Leicester's first three friendlies of pre-season, with both getting on the scoresheet in the victories against Bristol Rovers and Burton Albion.

What comes next?

Lorent Tolaj from Plymouth Argyle had been linked with a move to Seagrave earlier in the summer, but looks set to join Bristol City. Leyton Orient's Dom Ballard is another number nine touted and was the subject of a failed transfer offer from the Robins. Leicester continued their preparations for the 2026/27 League One campaign with a 3-0 win over Burton Albion on Saturday and will head to Spain next week. The Foxes are currently 23rd in the Championship, with 46 points from 46 games, and are 49 points behind leaders Coventry. They have scored 58 goals this season, but have conceded 68, leaving them with a -10 goal difference.