What happened?
Swansea City forward Liam Cullen is in advanced talks to join Leicester City, with the Wales international expected to sign a permanent deal with the Foxes. The 27-year-old has been with the Swans since he was eight and has made 207 appearances for the club, scoring 37 goals.
Why it matters for Swansea City
The Swans are hoping to keep hold of last season's Championship top scorer Zan Vipotnik and use former Celtic striker Adam Idah more consistently following his injury-hit debut campaign. Cullen's inability to be a regular starting number nine has often led the 27-year-old to feature in a deeper role, as he has done with Wales under Craig Bellamy.
What comes next?
Leicester City are in advanced talks to sign Swansea City forward Liam Cullen. The Foxes are looking to strengthen their squad ahead of the new season, and Cullen's arrival could be a key part of their plans. The Swans are hoping to keep hold of last season's Championship top scorer Zan Vipotnik and use former Celtic striker Adam Idah more consistently following his injury-hit debut campaign.
League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 11th in Championship, 64 pts, 18W-10D-18L from 46 games, recent form WDWLW.
Goals this season: 57 scored, 59 conceded (-2 goal difference).
Title race: 31 points behind leaders Coventry.
Leicester City are in advanced talks to sign Swansea City forward Liam Cullen, who has two years left on his contract with the Swans. The 27-year-old has been with the club since he was eight and has made 207 appearances for the Swans, scoring 37 goals. Cullen has played under current Foxes boss Russell Martin at the Swansea.com Stadium and has also represented Wales internationally, scoring two goals in 15 matches.
The Swans are hoping to keep hold of last season's Championship top scorer Zan Vipotnik and use former Celtic striker Adam Idah more consistently following his injury-hit debut campaign. Cullen's inability to be a regular starting number nine has often led the 27-year-old to feature in a deeper role, as he has done with Wales under Craig Bellamy.
Leicester City are looking to strengthen their squad ahead of the new season, and Cullen's arrival could be a key part of their plans. The Foxes are currently 11th in the Championship, 64 points behind leaders Coventry, and are looking to improve their chances of promotion.
Cullen has scored 37 goals in 207 Swansea appearances across all competitions, including a dramatic 4-1 win over Reading on the final day of the 2019-20 campaign. He has also played for Wales under Craig Bellamy, featuring in a deeper role due to his inability to be a regular starting number nine.
The Swans have already added wingers Elijah Just and Moussa Yeo to their ranks this summer, in addition to Stephen Welsh, Joseph Opoku, and Leo Walta. The club is hoping to keep hold of last season's Championship top scorer Zan Vipotnik and use former Celtic striker Adam Idah more consistently following his injury-hit debut campaign.
League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 11th in Championship, 64 pts, 18W-10D-18L from 46 games, recent form WDWLW.
