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Is Leicester boss Martin turning the Foxes’ fortunes?

Leicester are 10th in League One, 10 years after winning the Premier League. After hitting their lowest ebb, are there now grounds for optimism?

Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 6:01 AM
Is Leicester boss Martin turning the Foxes’ fortunes?
Key Things to Know
  • Russell Martin is attempting to revive Leicester City following consecutive League One wins and a major squad overhaul.
  • BBC Sport revealed Leicester navigated a five-week summer transfer embargo related to EFL financial protocols.
  • Leicester rejected a £15m deadline-day transfer bid from Manchester United for 18-year-old midfielder Louis Page.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Leicester City sit 10th in League One following consecutive victories over Doncaster and Bromley, sparking hopes of recovery under manager Russell Martin. The club underwent a major rebuild during the summer after suffering three relegations in four years, which involved 34 player departures and 16 new arrivals.

BBC Sport reports that the Foxes operated under a five-week transfer embargo due to EFL financial rules, delaying incoming transfers until July. Martin has enforced strict cultural changes around training, while owner Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha rejected a £15m bid from Manchester United for 18-year-old Louis Page.

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