Leicester City’s move for Genk star Wilfred Ndidi is not yet complete, according to the Belgian club’s director of sport.
The Premier League champions thought they had a deal done and dusted for the Nigerian youngster who has already completed medical with a £15million fee agreed.
But the Belgian look like could be trying to throw a spanner in the works claiming the move is not yet done for the midfielder and an unnamed team are looking to hijack the deal.
Genk director of sport Dimitri De Conde revealed the side who are currently ninth in the Belgian top flight are trying to persuade Ndidi to extend his stay at the club.
He told Belgian newspaper L'Avenir: "Seeing Ndidi and Leon Bailey leave in January? It's possible, but I'm going to do everything in my power to stop it from happening.
"Our plan was to replace them next season only. And yes, for Ndidi, we're talking with Leicester, but they aren't the only club interested." he added.
The 20-year-old versatile player can play in midfield or anywhere across the backline, so his flexibility will potentially be a massive asset for Claudio Ranieri as he looks to add some much needed quality to the Leicester squad.
The Foxes, despite reaching the knockout stages of the Champions League to face Spaniards Seville, have had a disastrous defence of the title and are in real danger of being sucked into a relegation battle.
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