Sources: Leicester City finalise John Lundstram agreement after breakthrough

Leicester City are poised to sign midfielder John Lundstram on a free transfer after a breakthrough in negotiations, sources have told Football Insider.

The 32-year-old is set to be released by Turkish club Trabzonspor, who will pay off his contract to let him leave on a free, two years after joining the club from Rangers.

Leiecster have been placed on high alert by the decision, and are now well-placed to reach an agreement to bring Lundstram back to English football.

He spent last season on loan at Hull City, where he made 34 appearances across all competitions and played a key role in their promotion to the Premier League.

The midfielder has also spent time at Sheffield United and Rangers, where he was very highly regarded, and Russell Martin is determiend to add him to his squad.

Lundstram's contract at Trabzonspor was set to expire last summer, but they are prepared to let him go a year early, with Leicester now his most likely destination.

Why are Leicester City trying to sign John Lundstram?

Lundstram joined Trabzonspor from Rangers in 2024, much to the frustrations of the Ibrox club, who had been determiend to commit him to a new contract.

The midfielder has been highly thought-of at all of his previous clubs, with his impressive performances in midfield establishing him as an important asset.

Leicester are keen to be the latest beneficiaries of his talent, and have been made aware of his impending availability given Trabzonspor's decision to let him go.

Martin's side will not be forced to do a deal today in that case, with free transfers allowed to take place beyond the deadline, but work is ongoing ahead of tonight's deadline.

After a difficult start to the season at the King Power Stadium, Leicester are determined to strengthen their squad, and feel Lundstram would add quality and experience.

Which other deals could Leicester do on deadline day?

Leicester are aiming to enjoy a busy transfer deadline day, with key areas of their squad still in need of strengthening with just hours left before the window closes.

Football Insider revealed on 31 August that Leicester are lining up a move to sign Bristol City striker Emil Riis as they hope to strengthen their attacking options.

Riis is being targeted by a number of clubs in the Football League and across Europe after dropping down the pecking order at Ashton Gate.

There is also a feeling that Riis could be keen to move on in search of regular first-team football, with Martin's side now leading the race for his signature.

Leicester are now aiming to steal a march on their rivals and could make a bid within hours, with the 1 September deadline now looming.