Leicester City's interest in Basel winger Mohamed Elyounoussi has been confirmed.
Ian Burchall, who coached Elyounoussi while working as former City striker Brian Deane's assistant at Sarpsborg, confirmed that interest.
“When I was finishing my Uefa Pro Licence, I did a little study trip and spent five days in Leicester," said Burchall in an interview with the Nordic Football Podcast.
“He was on their radar a while back. Publicly, as well. I think it was public knowledge that they were tracking him a little bit. They asked me about him and I said I really believed that he could play at that level.
“I was not surprised when he scored against Man City. I sent him a message because I was really proud of him. I had him when he was 18, 19 breaking into the first-team. What a talent.
“Forget his skills, his mentality – he is a tough kid mentally. He is ready to work and train and do extra. He is probably the best I have worked with at first-team level."