Its not really a choice between the two clubs, more the two leagues! Why would a player choose to play in the third tier when they can play in the second, there's a lot more exposure for them in the championship.
In truth we were probably not even in the running to sign him. I'm sure there will be some signings there's still a while untill the season starts and once players return to their clubs for pre-season training things will start moving.
I've got a bloody Leicester Postcode as well and I can tell you it's NO fun being a Cov supporter round here - been like it for years - getting me down these days TBO