Leicester City are in the picture to sign FC Lorient’s Arsène Kouassi.
That’s according to Africa Foot, who state Leicester City are battling with Lyon and Eintracht Frankfurt for the 21-year-old’s signature.
Kouassi graduated from lower division French club AC Ajaccio and spent two years with their first team before joining FC Lorient in July 2025.
The left-back has cemented his place at the Ligue 1 side as he played 1,903 minutes from 23 matches. He mainly operated as a left wing-back and has managed two goals and five assists so far.
His performances are already attracting interest from Leicester City, Lyon and Eintracht Frankfurt.
The Foxes are the latest English club to look at the Burkina Faso international, after AFC Bournemouth. Two months ago, Sport Witness relayed news that the Cherries have him in their target list, mainly for next season.
Leicester City battling with 2 teams
His rapid rise at FC Lorient, profile and potential would have seen scouts from several teams take notice. Africa Foot make no mention of Andoni Iraola’s side and are focusing on Leicester City, Lyon and the Bundesliga side.
A source close to this case have informed the outlet that the Championship side, the Ligue 1 club and Eintracht Frankfurt have all made ‘concrete enquires’.
The approach was made to find out Kouassi’s contract situation and the conditions needed to take him away from FC Lorient.
The report makes no mention of these terms. However, they do state Gary Rowett’s side and two other clubs have carried out informal talks with his agent.
Foxes face tough competition
Africa Foot claim, Leicester City’s plan is to bring players with ‘high release potential’ to the King Power Stadium, and that’s why the Foxes are looking at Kouassi.
Rowett’s side are now 22nd in the Championship, while Lyon and Eintracht Frankfurt are in the top flight.
This would give the latter two an edge over Leicester City in the race for the fullback. Therefore, the Foxes will have to find a way to tempt Kouassi and convince FC Lorient to secure his services.
