Three days ago, we relayed news from Belgium that Leicester City ‘prepare an offer of €30m’ for Charles De Ketelaere.
It was also explained the Club Brugge star is ready to take the next step, provided he receives interest from a ‘top club’.
Het Laatste Nieuws have a report discussing Leicester City’s interest and why ‘cashing in on’ the 22-year-old is ‘not an absolute must’ for the Belgian side. Within the club, there is belief that keeping him is like having a new signing for next season.
HLN warns all of this will be forgotten if the Jupiler Pro League side were to receive a bid of €35m and a project that convinces De Ketelaere.
Leicester City are tagged, but so far there hasn’t been an ‘offer they [Club Brugge] cannot refuse’. In addition to this, no ‘[sub] top club’ have been able to convince the attacker.
Club Brugge have the advantage of Champions League football, so he can feature in Europe’s elite club competition next season.
This would also improve his chances of making it to the Qatar World Cup. Belgium manager Roberto Martinez had earlier advised the Belgian to look for a move after the 2022 World Cup.
“Do you have to take that gamble just before a World Cup? Because you don’t want to risk your place in such a big tournament. And you can still go abroad after the World Cup,” the former Everton boss said.
Although Leicester and a few other clubs are looking at De Ketelaere, there are several 
factors that favour him staying. Therefore, the player’s ‘extended stay’ at the club is ‘not an illusion’.
If Brendan Rodgers’ side want to sign De Ketelaere in the summer, their project and offer must convince the player and Club Brugge.
