Leicester City have been ‘won over’ by former Nottingham Forest goalkeeper Brice Samba’s performances for Lens this season.
That’s according to Media Foot, who say the goalkeeper could make a return to England with the Foxes in the near future.
They explain that Samba has been ‘an excellent player’ for Lens since arriving in the summer after playing a ‘heroic’ role in Nottingham Forest’s return to the Premier League last season.
He chose to return to France rather than pursue his dream in England, moving to Lens in a €5m deal, the biggest in the French side’s history.
It’s a choice that has paid off, with Samba one of the best goalkeepers in Ligue 1 this season and Lens currently second in the table.
That’s caught Leicester’s attention, who are following his performances ‘closely’, according to the website’s information.
They are ‘attracted by his profile’ and Leicester’s scouts have put his name on their list as they are ‘actively looking’ for a goalkeeper ahead of next season.
They’ve been less than impressed with Danny Ward’s performances this season and seemingly want a replacement to build on for future seasons, as they did with his predecessor Kasper Schmeichel.
Options such as Alban Lafont and Odysseas Vlachomidos are also being looked at alongside the former Nottingham Forest star, with the Foxes on the hunt for a new number one.
