Leicester City are expected to add more players before the transfer window shuts, with a new striker and defender top of the priority list. The Foxes have signed six players so far this summer, but manager Russell Martin has urged patience as the club continues to strengthen. In the Carabao Cup first round, Leicester City secured a 1-0 win over Northampton Town, with Liam Cullen, Tommy Watson, and Wes Burns making their debuts. However, Conor Chaplin, Alex McCarthy, and Christian McFarlane were absent due to knocks. The club is prioritizing a new striker, with Bosnia's Admir Bristric close to signing, and a defender after Ben Nelson's ACL injury. Harry Souttar has been heavily linked with a move to Sheffield United, while Caleb Okoli and Wout Faes have been tipped to leave. Russell Martin has stressed that patience will be key to landing the right players, an approach that has been evident with Watson and Burns' arrival. The transfer window closes in just over three weeks, and City are expected to be busy in both directions. Martin has been impressed with the recruitment team, led by James McCarron and Jon Rudkin, who are making the squad better in terms of culture and performance. 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. Goals this season: 58 scored, 68 conceded (-10 goal difference). Title race: 49 points behind leaders Coventry.