Leicester complete deals for Riis, Lundstram and Doyle
Emil Riis played his final game for Bristol City in their 2-0 home defeat by Millwall on 15 August
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Leicester City have signed Danish forward Emil Riis from Bristol City for an undisclosed fee and have completed a deal for John Lundstram after he left Trabzonspor.
The Foxes have also signed Brighton youngster Kamari Doyle on loan - their third addition from the Seagulls this season.
The 28-year-old Riis was top scorer for the Robins last season with 12 goals in all competitions, and he also provided three assists.
He moved to Ashton Gate in the summer of 2025 after four and a half years with Preston North End, during which he scored 41 goals in 172 league appearances.
Riis has agreed a four-year deal at the King Power Stadium and told the club website, external: "It's a massive club with a very exciting project.
"I've played a lot of games in England so I hope I can bring experience to the team. I want to help the young lads we have and push them in the right direction."
Leicester had failed to win any of their first three games in League One following their relegation from the Championship last season before a 2-0 victory over Plymouth at home on Tuesday evening.
Bristol City sporting director James Ellis said Riis deserved the chance to "play regularly at a club looking to get back into the Championship".
He added, external: "As I have mentioned before, there are tough decisions to be made as we build the squad and, with the new attacking additions we have, we feel this is the right move for Emil and the club."
John Lundstram helped Hull City get promoted to the Premier League last season
Lundstram has joined the Foxes on a two-year deal after his departure from Turkish Super Lig side Trabzonspor.
The 32-year-old helped Sheffield United achieve promotion to the Premier League before joining Rangers where he won the Scottish Cup and League Cup and scored the goal that took the side to the Europa League final where they lost on penalties to Eintracht Frankfurt in 2022.
He joined Trabzonspor before a loan move to Hull City last season where he helped the Tigers gain promotion to the Premier League via the play-offs.
"I'm delighted to be here. I've played against Leicester City before and always admired them from afar," he said, external.
"I'm ready for this next challenge in my career and can't wait to meet the lads, meet the fans, and get started.
"We all know what the goal is this season and I'm looking forward to trying to help the team achieve it."
Kamari Doyle has joined Leicester City on loan
Doyle is the third player to arrive at Leicester on loan from Brighton this season where he joins his team-mates Harry Howell and Tommy Watson.
He also previously worked with boss Russell Martin at Southampton and makes the move to Leicester after spending last season on loan at League One side Reading, where he made 46 appearances.
The 21-year-old also spent time on loan at Exeter City and Crawley Town before his stint with the Royals last season.
- Published12 April 2024
