Leicester City transfer truth emerges following 'offer for non-League star'

Speculation has mounted that the Foxes are the latest club to be interested in signing National League star Abdulmalik, with Boreham Wood having already knocked back a £1million offer. The Hertfordshire side have snubbed two bids from the Swedish team Djurgardens.

Only two transfers have fetched higher fees than the rejected offer, and just one of those brought greater riches than the £3m touted for Abdulmalik.

Max Kilman earned Maidenhead United £4.4million when he moved to Wolves and Jamie Vardy was signed for an initial £1m with £700,000 in add-ons when the Foxes made a deal with Fleetwood Town.

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Russell Martin has already added six players this summer after signing Wes Burns from Ipswich Town. The Wales international has signed a three-year contract, with LeicestershireLive understanding that he cost just £75,000.

Burns follows Tommy Watson joining on loan from Brighton, Christian McFarlane on loan from Manchester City, Liam Cullen signing from Swansea City and Conor Chaplin and Alex McCarthy arriving on free transfers from Ipswich and Southampton respectively.

Martin has also confirmed that he hopes to keep Harry Souttar at the club, despite Sheffield United's public interest. The Blades have already had bids rejected by City.

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To get it, it's a simple one-two punch.

"There's been a couple of offers, but no discussions, and the answer has been no," he told LeicestershireLive. "We're looking for people who will add to the squad in a few positions.

"It'll become clear for you guys over the next couple of weeks when we see people come in, we might see people go - I hope Harry's not one of them.

"People will only leave when it's right for us and it's right for them, both parties are happy with how it looks.

It's crunch time for Leicester City as they face a serious rebuilding process in League One. The transfer window is open and we will see players heading in and out of the King Power turnstiles.

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