Brighton & Hove Albion's Harry Howell joins Leicester City on loan
Brighton & Hove Albion's young attacking midfielder Harry Howell has joined Leicester City on a season-long loan. The 18-year-old becomes the second Seagulls player to join the Foxes this summer, following Tommy Watson.
Why it matters for Brighton & Hove Albion
The loan move is an opportunity for Howell to gain more experience and build on his exposure to the Seagulls' first-team environment last season. Brighton's sporting director Mike Cave said the club are very excited by his potential and look forward to his continued progress over the coming year.
What comes next?
Howell has made four Premier League appearances for Brighton across the past two seasons and will now look to make an impact at Leicester City in League One. The England Under-19 international has agreed a new three-year deal with Brighton & Hove Albion, and this loan move is seen as a chance for him to develop his skills further.
As of 14 August 2026, Brighton & Hove Albion are 8th in the Premier League table, with 53 points from 38 games, and a recent form of LLWLW. They have scored 52 goals and conceded 46 this season, with a goal difference of +6. They are 32 points behind leaders Arsenal in the title race.
The loan move is a significant development for both clubs, and it will be interesting to see how Howell performs at Leicester City. With his new deal at Brighton & Hove Albion, he will be looking to make a strong impression and potentially earn a permanent move to the Foxes in the future.
