Leicester are seeking a centre-back with Premier League experience as they search to plug the gap left by the injured Wesley Fofana.
Fofana faces a significant spell on the sidelines after suffering a broken leg in a pre-season friendly against Villarreal on Wednesday.
And with Jonny Evans also out of action at least until mid-September, boss Brendan Rodgers admits his squad is 'light' in central defence.
![Wesley Fofana suffered a broken leg in Leicester's friendly versus Villarreal on Wednesday](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/08/04/23/46299447-0-image-a-21_1628115726598.jpg)
Wesley Fofana suffered a broken leg in Leicester's friendly versus Villarreal on Wednesday
![Fofana (right), 20, was subjected to a horrendous tackle by Villarreal forward Fer Nino (left)](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/08/04/23/46299351-0-image-a-23_1628115755355.jpg)
Fofana (right), 20, was subjected to a horrendous tackle by Villarreal forward Fer Nino (left)
![After receiving treatment on the pitch, Fofana was eventually wheeled off on a stretcher](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/08/04/23/46299353-0-image-a-24_1628115814206.jpg)
After receiving treatment on the pitch, Fofana was eventually wheeled off on a stretcher
Sportsmail understands Leicester would prefer a player who does not require time to adapt from a new league.