Dennis Praet’s fine Serie A form for Sampdoria has reportedly caught the eye of Premier League duo Leicester City and Southampton.
Barely a transfer window has gone by without Dennis Praet being linked with a move to the Premier League.
And, with three months still to go until January, the Belgian midfielder is already a supposed target for two clubs in England’s top flight.
Calciomercato is reporting that Leicester City and Southampton are keeping a close eye on Praet, whose £23 million release clause could make him a viable option for a side in need of a technically gifted central midfielder.
The former Anderlecht youngster is renowned for his composure in possession and his impressive work rate, scoring once and setting up three more goals in 31 Serie A starts for Sampdoria last season.
Southampton’s 2-0 away defeat at Wolves left them 16th in the table, having scored just six times in seven Premier League games. Mark Hughes’ side could perhaps benefit from a player like Praet, who provides dynamism in the engine room.
Leicester, meanwhile, are up to seventh and are just three points adrift of the Champions League places, with James Maddison enjoying a superb start to life at the King Power Stadium.
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