Exclusive: Leicester want free striker signing for League One, Leeds almost signed him in 2022
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(Credit: Imago) Fri 24 April 2026 21:32, UK Leicester City are chasing a move to sign Lorient striker Bamba Dieng on a free transfer alongside Blackburn Rovers, Portsmouth and Oxford United, sources have told Football Insider.The 26-year-old is out of contract with the Ligue 1 side at the end of the season, and a number of clubs from across Europe, including Bundesliga side St Pauli, are chasing the signature of the Senegal international. The versatile forward has scored nine goals in 18 Ligue 1 appearances for Lorient this season.Dieng, who almost joined Leeds United from Marseille back in 2022, has endured injury issues in recent years and failed a medical ahead of a proposed move to Nice in the summer of 2022.Leicester eye Bamba Dieng as part of attacking rebuildLeicester’s relegation into League One was sealed by their defeat at home to Hull City on Tuesday night, but they have already got their eyes on potential reinforcements ahead of next term.
MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES The East Midlands outfit are preparing to try and rebuild their options in the final third, and Dieng has been identified as a player who could be a good fit at the King Power Stadium. Leicester are among a big group of suitors for the soon-to-be free agent, who has no shortage of options available to him for his next move.
How much will Leicester get for Jeremy Monga?Former Everton chief executive Keith Wyness told Football Insider in March 2025 that Leicester could lose Monga for as little as £2million, given that he has not yet signed professional terms with his boyhood club. He has become a regular feature for them in the Championship this term, but it now looks increasingly likely that his club will be unable to fend off the interest in him this time around. 🦊 Don’t Miss a Beat: Your Leicester City Insider Access Get the full story from the King Power and Seagrave with our dedicated expert hubs: Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from the East Midlands.