Leicester City 'ask' about £34m transfer as two conditions needed for deal

Leicester City 'have asked for information' abut Club Brugge's Charles De Ketelaere for a potential move this transfer window.

The 21-year-old midfielder, who can play as a number eight or as an attacking midfielder, has already made 117 appearances for the Belgium champions after making his senior debut in September 2019 at only 18.

After 25 goals and 19 assists this season, De Ketelaere has been linked with a move to the Foxes previously with Brendan Rodgers' team said to be in 'pole position' to land the highly rated player.

According to Italian outlet Corriere dello Sport, the Belgium international 'has a shock valuation of €40m' and has various teams around Europe keen on his services.

The Italian newspaper have stated that Serie A clubs Lazio, AC Milan and Napoli are eyeing up De Ketelaere ahead of the summer transfer window.

De Ketelaere has two years remaining on his contract at the Jupiler Pro League side, who are keen to maximise their income on their academy graduate.

If one Belgium is to arrive at the King Power Stadium, there are 'two conditions' to be solved if another is to say his goodbyes to the East Midlands outfit.

Dennis Praet has spent the season on loan at Torino having struggled to mark his name in Rodgers' team, with bicep and foot injuries have limited his playing time. The 27-year-old has appeared 22 times in Italy and has featured in the previous four fixtures since missing nine league games.

According to ToroNews, Praet's future at the club is 'one of the hot topics to work on' after making 'a good impression this season'. With Praet's fitness issues causing doubts for Torino, a method of extending his stay at the Stadio Olimpico Grande 'is to extend the loan, inserting an obligation to buy in