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Kelechi Iheanacho set for new deal at Leicester City as Brendan Rodgers expresses confidence that Foxes can agree extended terms with in-form striker

Kelechi Iheanacho is expected to sign a new contract with Leicester City this summer as a reward for his stunning recent form.

The Nigerian takes on former club Manchester City in the Premier League on Saturday after scoring seven goals in his last four games.

Iheanacho, who earns about £60,000 a week, has one year left on his contract at the end of the campaign and there is confidence on both sides that he will accept fresh terms.

In-form striker Kelechi Iheanacho is expected to agree a new deal with Leicester City

In-form striker Kelechi Iheanacho is expected to agree a new deal with Leicester City

Boss Brendan Rodgers said: ‘He is someone who we would want to have.