Leicester City have been handed a huge boost in their pursuit of one of this summer’s major transfer targets.
According to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, the Foxes have agreed personal terms with Lille midfielder Boubakary Soumare, whilst they are “close” to an agreement with the French club over the signing of the 22-year-old.
With “many clubs” having reportedly enquired with the Ligue 1 giants over a potential swoop for Soumare, the fact that Brendan Rodgers is seemingly edging close to the signing will be a huge boost for Leicester ahead of next season.
In his time with Lille, the midfielder has harnessed the reputation as one of the most promising youngsters in world football.
He has already made 110 appearances for the club in all competitions since a move from Paris Saint-Germain and has played a key role as Les Dogues attempt to beat his former employers to the Ligue 1 title in 2020/21.
Even before his move to Stade Pierre Mauroy, Soumare was certainly showing promising signs.
Former Lille Director General Marc Ingla described the midfielder as “powerful” even before he had made his debut for the club.
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A naturally defensive-minded midfielder, Soumare would find considerable competition in the form of Wilfred Ndidi of the current crop at Leicester.
However, partnering him with the Nigerian could hand the Foxes one of the most dominant midfield pairings in world football.
Ahead of what could be a potential UEFA Champions League campaign in 2021/22, that midfield strength could certainly be a huge plus point for the East-Midlanders.
So having seemingly sealed a deal to sign Soumare, Rodgers’ midfield options, and squad in general, already look very, very strong.
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