Soumare only joined the Foxes last summer but is already a target for clubs on the continent, as per a report.

The midfielder follows Patson Daka to the King Power Stadium and has signed a five-year contract, explaining why he chose Leicester

Leicester are closing in on a double raid worth £45m in total, with both players identified by Rodgers due to their 'winning mentality'

A player long linked to the club will soon be unveiled and could be a vital cog in the wheel for the Foxes.

The Foxes look set to get some major summer business wrapped up quickly with three deals nearing completion for Brendan Rodgers' side

The Foxes have beaten off competition to sign a highly-rated midfielder - but the FA Cup winners could soon lose a big star of their own

The Toffees have joined two other Premier League sides in having interest in a player who is close to moving elsewhere in England

The battle is on for a powerhouse midfielder and the Foxes are thought to be bossing proceedings at present.

The Ligue 1 midfielder is regarded as one of French football's best midfielders and is reportedly now a transfer target for Marcelo Bielsa

With just 12 months left on his deal this summer, the Foxes are ready to pounce and add a quality young Frenchman to their midfield

The midfielder already had the chance to join Newcastle in a previous transfer window, but now they have returned

A number of Premier League sides want to sign him, and it appears Lille aren't going to stand in his way

The 21-year-old enjoyed an impressive campaign for Lille last term and has been compared to Chelsea star N’Golo Kante.

Liverpool have already held talks and have ran a number of checks on the player ahead of a potential swoop, claims one transfer expert.

The price for a player Jurgen Klopp is reportedly desperate to sign for Liverpool has taken something of a tumble, claims a report.

Newcastle United have not abandoned their pursuit of a Lille midfielder linked with Real Madrid and Liverpool, according to reports

Liverpool are waiting for the trigger to elevate their interest in Boubakary Soumare

Liverpool have opened talks over the signing of a Ligue 1 star, but Barcelona have identified him as an alternative to their top target

Newcastle are ready to renew their interest in a Lille midfielder this summer, as they look to beat Liverpool and Man Utd to the player.

Lille boss Christophe Galtier has admitted to tensions between midfielder Boubakary Soumare and the Ligue 1 club

The two Premier League clubs that Boubakary Soumare turned down an offer from Newcastle United in favour of waiting for have been revealed.

Steve Bruce has defended Newcastle's failed attempt to spend £35m on an in-demand Lille midfielder.

The Blues boss was speaking following the club being linked with the player in recent weeks.

Manchester United and Chelsea appear set to be left frustrated in any efforts they to sign a Lille midfielder this month.

The Red Devils have been linked with a move for the player in recent days.

Manchester United and Chelsea are set to hear back soon after holding talks about signing an impressive midfielder.

Jose Mourinho has reportedly been given the green light by Lille to make a move to sign a Lille star in January.

Manchester United and Tottenham are in talks with Lille midfielder Boubakary Soumare, as per a report in France.

Jose Mourinho is planning another raid on Lille after poaching two members of their coaching staff, according to reports in France.