Leicester City are stepping up their bid for Nice winger Nampalys Mendy.

Foxes boss Claudio Ranieri worked with Mendy at AS Monaco and has recommended the youngster to football chief Steve Walsh.

Le 10 Sport says Leicester are already in talks with Mendy's agents about a summer move to England.

A bid from Leicester is being anticipated inside the Nice boardroom.

Nice president Jean-Pierre Rivère is prepared to sell Mendy for the right price.