Leicester City boss Brendan Rodgers has revealed new contract talks are underway with Jamie Vardy.

Any new deal for the Foxes talisman would take Vardy past 37.

Ahead of Sunday's season opener against Brentford, the manager confirmed that preliminary discussions have started.

Rodgers said: "There's talks going on behind the scenes. Nothing to inform you on, but we'd love him to stay. He's still sharp. He's still going to influence games.

"Hopefully, between his representatives and the club we'll find a solution."

But Rodgers is convinced he has at least another two seasons in him.

The Leicester manager added: "He's a master of finishing. If you look at the fitness tests he's done, he still very fit and strong.

"If you have a look at the goals he's scored in pre-season, he's working hard. But his eyes light up when the competition starts.

"If he remains fit and available then I don't think he will be too far off last season's mark. I'm pretty sure he'll continue to score. He's still got that sharpness and that speed.

"If you look across the team and squad, having one game per week, that helps. We can manage his training and recovery in between.

"But fingers crossed we can keep him fit and available and he gets that little bit of luck with injury. If he does stay fit, he will score goals."

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