Leicester City are interested in adding some international experience to their defence ahead of the new Premier League season.
New boss Steve Cooper has settled into his new role at the King Power Stadium very quickly, already holding conversations with star player Kiernan Dewsbury-
The former Nottingham Forest boss was brought in following the departure of Enzo Maresca to Chelsea, who were impressed with the Italian boss after Leicester City won the Championship title last season.
The Welshman is also looking at retaining the services of Nigerian midfielder Wilfred Ndidi, who will be crucial for his plans ahead of the 2024/25 campaign.
Ndidi is currently attracting interest both from Premier League clubs and abroad.
Cooper has also wasted no time in delving into the transfer market, with the club showing their interest in bringing in a Belgian international from a Ligue 1 club, battling for the defender’s signature with Serie A outfit Fiorentina.
Leicester City interested in Rennes star Arthur Theate
Leicester City are working on a deal to bring 24-year-old defender Arthur Theate to the club, with Fiorentina also interested in the Belgian, per Gianluca Di Marzio.
The Belgian has tallied 15 caps for Belgium by the age of 24 and is currently with his nation for the on-going European Championships taking place in Germany.
There was an unused sub for Roberto Martinez’s side as they lost 1-0 to Slovakia on Monday.defender has amassed three years of top level football following two successive seasons in Ligue 1 with Rennes, as well as a stint in Serie A for the 2021/22 season.
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