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Leicester Targets Emil Riis Jakobsen Before Transfer Deadline

9/1/2026

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Summary

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Leicester City are targeting Danish forward Emil Riis Jakobsen in the summer transfer window.
Bristol City manager Michael Skubala said Riis may leave before the window closes.
Two Championship clubs have already made offers for the forward.
Leicester signed Bosnian striker Admir Bristric from Olimpija Ljubljana this month.
Russell Martin is also targeting defender Joel Latibeaudiere from Coventry City.

History

Historical Context

Leicester City promoted back to the Premier League after winning the 1996 First Division play-off final, then secured the League Cup in 1997 with home-grown striker Emile Heskey, who debuted in 1995 and later left for Liverpool in 2000 for a club-record £11 million. Heskey now heads women’s football development, illustrating the club’s long-term focus on nurturing talent.

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Story summary

Leicester City are targeting Danish forward Emil Riis Jakobsen in the summer transfer window.
Bristol City manager Michael Skubala said Riis may leave before the window closes.
Two Championship clubs have already made offers for the forward.
Leicester signed Bosnian striker Admir Bristric from Olimpija Ljubljana this month.
Russell Martin is also targeting defender Joel Latibeaudiere from Coventry City.

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