Everton and Southampton are also reportedly in the hunt.
Poland’s Bartosz Kapustka shoots at goal
Leicester have launched a £6.25 million bid for Polish international Bartosz Kapustka, according to the Daily Mail
The 19-year old impressed for his national team at Euro 2016 and Everton and Southampton are also said to be interested in securing his services.
Poland’s Bartosz Kapustka in action with Northern Ireland’s Conor McLaughlin
It is the Foxes who have acted first however, and they will hope their head-start gives them the advantage over their Premier League rivals.
Kapustka is a graduate of the Cracovia academy and has made 63 senior appearances for the club since his breakthrough in the 2013-14 campaign; scoring six goals in the process.
France’s N’Golo Kante in action with Romania’s Nicolae Stanciu
The central midfielder impressed many with his performances over the summer and could be viewed as a direct replacement for the departed N’Golo Kante at the King Power Stadium.
Ronald Koeman
Everton meanwhile, could add the talented young midfielder to their current crop consisting of the likes of Ross Barkley and James McCarthy as Ronald Koeman looks to provide greater strength in depth at his new club.
Southampton have lost Victor Wanyama to Spurs this summer and Kaputska would make an ideal addition to the heart of their midfield.
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