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Leicester defender Filip Benkovic to join Belgian side OH Leuven on loan for the rest of the season as they see off competition from Celtic

Leicester City defender Filip Benkovic is joining Belgian side OH Leuven on a season loan.

The 23-year-old returned from a loan spell with Cardiff City last week and had been discussed as an option by Scottish champions Celtic.

Benkovic previously had a loan spell at Celtic in the 2018-19 season.

Leicester City defender Filip Benkovic is joining Belgian side OH Leuven on a season loan

However, with Neil Lennon unsure, Leicester have moved to strike an agreement with Leuven for the Croatia international.

Leuven signed former Leicester midfielder Andy King last week and he will play a role helping Benkovic to settle in.