Leicester City are advancing in talks to sign Swansea City attacker Liam Cullen, with manager Russell Martin eager to reunite with his former player at the King Power Stadium alongside several other ex-Swansea transfer targets this summer window.
Martin is actively assembling his old guard in the Midlands as the club navigates a crucial rebuilding phase. Having already brought in goalkeeper Alex McCarthy following their successful spell together at Southampton, the Foxes boss wants familiar figures to drive his high-possession style. Cullen is close to finalizing a permanent move, yet he is not the only Swansea player under consideration. Reports suggest another undisclosed player who worked under Martin at the Swansea.com Stadium could soon follow.
Defender Harry Darling stands out as the most obvious defensive option after serving as a key starter for Martin at both MK Dons and Swansea. Leicester could soon face a major defensive overhaul, with Wout Faes, Ben Nelson, Harry Souttar, and Caleb Okoli all facing potential exits before the window closes. Manchester City centre-back Finley Burns, who played for Reading last season, presents a viable budget-friendly alternative. Meanwhile, Millwall midfielder Luke Cundle remains on the radar, though any push for his signature likely hinges on Oliver Skipp leaving.
A new striker remains high on the priority list. Burnley forward Michael Obafemi represents an intriguing target despite historic friction between the duo during their shared spell in South Wales. Speaking on the forward’s situation in December 2022, Martin pulled no punches, stating: “He’s not given us anything near enough this season, he knows my thoughts on that. I think we’ll have to wait and see.”
Young attacking midfielder Cameron Congreve, who was handed his senior debut by Martin at just 18 years old, rounds out the prospective shortlist. After loan spells at Bromley and Dundee, the 22-year-old remains highly regarded by the manager for his work ethic and attitude. Leicester are moving decisively in the transfer market, backing Martin with the exact profiles needed to launch a ruthless campaign.
