Leicester told they’d be signing ‘the next Kevin de Bruyne’ after report they’ll outbid competition for player

Leicester City have been told they are signing ‘the next Kevin de Bruyne’ if they can get a deal for Charles de Ketelaere over the line.

De Ketelaere is one of the hottest prospects in Europe after establishing himself as a rising star with Club Brugge over the last few seasons.

He’s been linked with a big move away this summer, and Leicester are known to be among his biggest admirers.

They have been linked since the turn of the year, with barely a month going by in which they aren’t believed to be considering a bid for him.

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Indeed, it has been suggested they are in ‘pole position’ to secure his signature and yesterday saw a report from Gazzetta Dello Sport stating they are ready to outbid AC Milan for the 21-year-old.

Where he ends up remains to be seen, but Belgian journalist Alexandre Braeckman has insisted any deal would be a good one for Leicester, as De Ketelaere as a bright future in front of him.

“To be honest with you, I think De Ketelaere could become the next De Bruyne,” he told Pianeta Milan.

“His game vision is brilliant; he is fast, technically interesting, he can score quite easily. He can play behind a striker, but he can also be employed as a false nine or a striker.

“His vision in making assists is incredible. De Bruyne looks after him in the national team; I think he knows what he can do.

“De Ketelaere is a really incredible talent, an intelligent guy, also very professional. He has the mentality and the ability to become a world-class player. Milan would be a big step forward for him.”