Danish side FC Copenhagen has officially confirmed a bid from Leicester City for their Ghanaian defender Daniel Amartey.
The 21 year old Black Stars defender came close to joining the Foxes in the summer but now look destined to team up with Jeffery Schlup at the King Power stadium.
Amartey has been an ever present figure in the Danish club set up and has been valued in excess of £5m ahead of an imminent departure.
The versatile centre back who can equally screen the back four has been on the wanted list of the Foxes as they look to consolidate their top spot in England.
A reported £5m offer has been sent to Cobenhagen for the services of the defensive re enforcer by the Premiership joint table toppers.
“FC Copenhagen can confirm that we have received an offer for Daniel Amartey from Leicester City FC. Right now there is talks between the two clubs. We will send out a new press release if a final agreement is reached”, a club statement from Cobenhagen reads.
The former Djurgarden centre back has been on the shopping list of most elite European side after a stellar season in Denmark.
His arrival will increase the Ghanaian contingent in the club to three , adding to Jeff Schlup and Joe Dodoo.
Claudio Ranieri side continued their surge at the top of the Premiership with a vital win away to Tottenham Hotspur at the White Hart lane.
Leicester City on the heels of Daniel Amartey
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