Leicester closing in on £9.5million swoop for Nice midfielder Nampalys Mendy


LEICESTER are closing in on a £9.5million deal for Nice’s defensive midfielder Nampalys Mendy.

Foxes boss Claudio Ranieri has revived his interest in a player he wanted 12 months ago.

Ranieri first targeted the defensive midfielder last term
Ranieri first targeted the defensive midfielder last term

Leicester chiefs made a £7.75million bid after agreeing personal terms with Mendy, 23, but Nice want closer to £10million.

The Foxes are also attempting to resolve the future of Gokhan Inler, who has hinted he may leave the club.

Inler's future is still uncertain after he failed to shine in title winning season
Inler’s future is still uncertain after he failed to shine in title winning season

The midfielder, 31, made just five league appearances last season and was dropped for Switzerland’s Euro 2016 squad.


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