Leicester close to signing Europe's top tackler

 

Leicester may not have a manager right now but they are still supposedly closing in on midfield target N'Golo Kanté.

 

The 24-year old had a superb season with promoted Ligue 1 outfit Caen and is known to have plenty of high-profile suitors in France, including Marseille, but the Premier League club are willing to meet his asking price while others try to barter a price.

 

Leicester are thought to have had a bid in the region of £7m accepted for a player who made the step up to top-flight football with ease last year, excelling in a central role in front of the back line.

 

Leicester close to signing Europe's top tackler

 

The all-action Kante made the most tackles across Europe's top 5 leagues last season, with a tally of 176; at least fourteen more than any other player.