Leicester want to give Soyuncu new deal to ward off Man City transfer interests
LEICESTER CITY are reportedly in talks with Caglar Soyuncu over a new contract.
The Foxes are keen to tie down the defender at the King Power Stadium amid interest from Manchester City and Arsenal.
According to Leicester Mercury, the club are set to reward the 23-year-old for his remarkable spell of form.
He made just six league appearances last season, but has enjoyed a breakthrough season following the departure of Harry Maguire.
The Turkey international has played every minute of Premier League football for Brendan Rodgers’ side this term.
His current deal – which he signed when he joined from Freiburg last year – expires in 2023.
But the club are keen to offer him improved terms in order to fend off interest from the Premier League giants.
Pep Guardiola’s City side are reportedly targeting him as they look to plug their poor defence.
And Arsenal sent scouts to watch him in action during the international break.
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But his agent has poured cold water on any talk of the 23-year-old leaving Leciester.
Mustafa Dogru told Turkish radio station Radyospor: “After such performances in the Premier League, it is quite natural for transfer news to appear.
“Caglar now focuses on the succes of the team. A transfer is neither on his nor the club’s agenda.”