Leicester closer to deal for Lille midfielder Boubakary Soumare

Football
20 May 2021 • 5:56 PM MYT
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Leicester City have a deal in place for Lille midfielder Boubakary Soumare.

The Foxes have been in talks with Lille for the youngster for months and a deal has now been struck.

That's according to Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.

He insisted: "The real fee for Boubacary Soumaré from Lille to Leicester City will be around €23m [add ons included]. Contract until June 2026 already agreed."

Romano also revealed: "Leicester want also to keep Youri Tielemans offering him a new contract."