Ajer to Leicester rumour resurfaces once again

Despite claims earlier this month suggesting Leicester City were not interested in signing Kristoffer Ajer in January, the rumour has once again resurfaced.

Previous reports had claimed that a potential £20million move from the Foxes was not on the cards amid rumours Brendan Rodgers was lining up a bid for the defender. 

However according to 90min, Leicester are still interested in signing Ajer, with this report claiming the Premier League side are confident a deal under £20million can be struck.

Rodgers has reportedly been keen on signing the 21-year-old ever since he left Celtic for Leicester, and 90min claim the Foxes are “now set to make” a January bid.

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Interest in Ajer from Leicester is both inevitable and understandable. 

At 21-years-old, the Norway international has huge potential to become a top defender and, given the form he’s shown for Celtic since his arrival, he looks well on the way to reaching those heights.

Rodgers has been consistently linked with a move for the defender since his move down south, but a fee lower than £20million certainly appears optimistic.

Ajer is already a regular for his club and country, and alongside his age, the Hoops should ensure £20m-£25million is received for the defender if Leicester do come in with a bid.