Leicester City are pushing to conclude a £15 million deal for Reims defender Wout Faes.
The Foxes are very close to selling highly rated centre-back Wesley Fofana to Chelsea.
The Blues will pay Leicester more than £70 million for the young Frenchman.
Now Leicester are pushing for a replacement, with a deal for Faes said to be very close by the Daily Mail.
The 24-year-old has agreed a five year contract with the Premier League club.
Leicester will pay Reims around £15 million to secure his signature.
The Belgian international did not play for Reims in Ligue 1 against Angers due to the transfer situation.