Leicester have identified former Arsenal transfer target Houssem Aouar as a potential replacement for James Maddison with Newcastle pursuing a deal for the English star.
The Gunners were linked with a move for Maddison last summer before the club opted to sign new club captain Martin Odegaard instead. The Foxes' playmaker scored 18 goals and provided a further 12 assists for Brendan Rodgers' side last term and is attracting interest from a number of Premier League rivals.
Aouar has long been linked with a move to the Emirates Stadium but saw a move to north London fall through a couple of seasons ago, resulting with the French midfielder staying at Lyon. Aouar has been linked with a move to Real Betis this summer but could finally seal a move to the Premier League with Leicester identifying the 24-year-old as a possible replacement should Maddison leave the King Power stadium.
