Leicester City Keen to Sign Lazio Youngster but Another Suitor Has the Upper Hand | OneFootball

Leicester City are reportedly determined to sign Lazio winger Loum Tchaouna. However, PSV Eindhoven are leading the race for the Frenchman’s signature.

The Background

The 21-year-old is heavily tipped to leave the club before Monday’s transfer deadline after failing to cement himself as a regular starter in Marco Baroni’s starting lineup after joining the Biancocelesti in the summer. In recent days, he has been linked with a host of clubs, including Bologna and PSV Eindhoven.

Leicester City Enter the Fray

But according to Sports Witness, Leicester are hoping to lure the former Salernitana man to King Power Stadium. The source claims a member of the player’s entourage revealed the Foxes’ interest in the 21-year-old, but admitted ‘it will be difficult’.

PSV Closing in on Loum Tchaouna

On the other hand, Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio adds weight to previous reports that linked Tchaouna with a move to PSV. The Sky Sport Italia correspondent believes the reigning Dutch champions are closing in on a deal with Lazio for a loan move with an obligation to buy set at €11 million in addition to bonuses.

Heading to Extra Time

The source adds that PSV are waiting for the final response from the Biancocelesti which should arrive in the next few hours. Moreover, it is worth noting that while the transfer market in Italy will slam shut on Monday night, it will remain open until Tuesday in the Netherlands, thus giving the two clubs extra breathing room to finalize the operation.