Leicester City are believed to have tabled a contract offer to Josh Brownhill, the former Burnley captain and one-time West Ham target, following his departure from Turf Moor after his deal expired.
However, the player and his agents, Cassius Sports, are still mulling over the offer, with a preference to be playing top-flight football.
Now 29, Brownhill enjoyed an impressive Championship campaign, scoring 18 goals and supplying six assists—figures that haven’t gone unnoticed. Graham Potter is said to admire the midfielder.
A true box-to-box presence, Brownhill could fit in well within Potter’s energetic, pressing system.
Celtic have also allegedly entered the race, hoping the allure of Champions League football might tempt the player. However, they would face challenges competing financially with both Leicester City and West Ham.
Despite Brownhill’s qualities, questions remain at **West Ham**, where Potter has been tasked with rejuvenating the squad’s age profile. With Brownhill approaching his 30th birthday in December, many fans are urging the club to seek younger alternatives.
Speculation continues, fuelled by reports that Brownhill has purchased a property in Brentwood, Essex—just a short commute to West Ham’s facilities.
David Sullivan has been heavily involved with transfer business this summer, and given the rumoured budget constraints, Brownhill would represent an affordable option.
However, [C&H](https://www.claretandhugh.info/category/news/) are aware that a number of offers have been made for a number of midfield targets, who have been identified by the club’s recruitment team, and we believe the ex-Burnley skipper is at the lower end of the list of targets.
Player exits are also expected at the London club, with growing interest in both Guido Rodriguez and Edson Alvarez.
All eyes will be on how the situation unfolds in the coming weeks, as Leicester aim to wrap up a deal quickly – which many West Ham fans hope will be the case!