Leicester City signs Wes Burns from Ipswich Town on a three-year deal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 5:09 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Leicester City has signed winger Wes Burns from Ipswich Town for an undisclosed fee on a three-year deal. Burns, a Wales international, played a significant role in Ipswich's promotions over the past seasons, contributing to their return to the Premier League. He had previously recovered from a severe ACL injury suffered in January 2025. With this transfer, Burns becomes Leicester's sixth signing of the summer under new manager Russell Martin. He expressed enthusiasm for being part of a project aiming to restore the club’s previous success.
- •Wes Burns joins Leicester from Ipswich Town.
- •The deal is for an undisclosed fee on a three-year contract.
- •Burns has made 18 Premier League appearances post-injury.
- •He was key in Ipswich's back-to-back promotions.
- •Burns is Leicester's sixth summer acquisition under Russell Martin.
- 5:09 PMYahoo Sports — Leicester sign winger Burns from Ipswich
"Leicester City sign Wales international winger Wes Burns from Premier League side Ipswich Town for an undisclosed fee on a three-year deal.
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