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03rd May 2016

Leicester won’t let young starlet join Liverpool on the cheap

Vultures

Kevin McGillicuddy

Leicester City face a very difficult summer if they are to hang onto all the members of their title-winning side.

Claudio Ranieri is confident he can offer his players terms that will keep the team together, but others disagree.

Riyad Mahrez is just one of a number of players who could be set for a summer of speculation surrounding his future, while Liverpool are already moving for one of the club’s brightest young prospects.

The Liverpool Echo is reporting that the 19-year-old Ben Chilwell is set to be a key target of Jurgen Klopp, and the Reds will offer £5million for his services.

https://twitter.com/BenChilwell/status/727240969670774785

However, it’s understood the Foxes are not willing to let the player go for anything like such a small amountand will be looking to get closer to twice that amount for the defender.

Chilwell has only made three appearances of the Foxes this term, but is already an England U20 international, and would be expected to see more game time next season with Leicester’s extra commitments in Europe and domestically.

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