Leicester City: Russell Martin and Kieran Dowell reunion may be real possibility - view

Leicester City are staring at a massive rebuild under Russell Martin in the ongoing transfer window.

The Foxes have appointed the former Rangers and Southampton manager as they look to get back to the Championship after relegation this season.

It wouldn't be surprising to see some big names leave the King Power Stadium as the East Midlands prepare for League One and the Scottish manager may have his eyes on a few options to reinforce the squad.

Martin showed immense faith in Kieran Dowell during his time at Ibrox and they could potentially be reunited at Leicester this summer.

The 28-year-old signed an 18-month deal with Hull City in January after ending his stint in Govan, playing a role in the Tigers' push for Premier League promotion.

However, with the hierarchy at MKM Stadium looking to raise funds due to apparent PSR issues, Dowell could potentially be on the move again.

Russell Martin made Kieran Dowell feelings known at Rangers

Despite plenty of opposition from supporters, Martin showed faith in Dowell at Rangers, relying on him in some crunch domestic and European fixtures.

During the Gers' draw against Dundee in August, the Ibrox faithful booed the Englishman as he was substituted on, leaving the former Saints boss baffled.

Martin defender Dowell during his time at the Glaswegian outfit and could potentially make him a focal point at Leicester

The versatile playmaker made 15 appearances for Hull in the 2025-26 campaign, mostly coming off the bench, and his prospects don't look any better in the Premier League.

Speaking to the media after Dowell was booed, Martin said, "I'm disappointed for Kieran because what we've seen at the training ground, and when I speak to everyone there, he's really valued as a person and a character."

Leicester City give Russell Martin reason to sign Kieran Dowell

Sources told Football Insider on 15 June that Martin is aware that Leicester will need to sell players such as Abdul Fatawu this summer to raise funds to cope with relegation.

The Scottish manager will surely have his work cut out in League One in terms of finances, making a move for Dowell sensible, given his role and contract situation at Hull.

Fans are expecting the King Power Stadium hierarchy to learn from their mistakes in the summer, but only time will tell how they will navigate the current transfer window.