Leicester have taken a step closer to finalising the £15million transfer of Wilfred Ndidi from Genk after he underwent a medical on Monday.
The clubs agreed the fee last month and the 19-year-old is to sign a five year contract in January once he gets clearance for a work permit.
Ndidi is an athletic, defensive midfielder renowned for his stamina.
The Nigeria international has scored two goals in 23 games for Genk this season.
Leicester face Bournemouth on Tuesday with Claudio Ranieri offering no guarantees of an instant return for midfielder Danny Drinkwater, who has completed a three-match ban.