Leicester City are launching a bid for Angers midfielder Azzedine Ounahi.

The 22-year-old has put in a number of impressive performances for Morocco at the World Cup, helping fire his nation to the semi-finals.

And his displays have caught the attention of Leicester, who are supposedly willing to break the bank and bid £39million for him.

Ounahi plays for Ligue 1 side Angers and is capable of playing as a box-to-box or attacking midfielder.

He has played 14 games for the French club this season and started all five of Morocco's matches at the World Cup.

Ounahi is yet to score or assist this season but his energetic and technically brilliant displays in Qatar have led to clubs taking a closer look at him.

Barcelona are reportedly interested but would only make the move for a low price, claim Mundo Deportivo.

The outlet goes on to say Leicester would happily pay more for him with £39m the fee L'Equipe claim Angers want.

The Foxes are in danger of losing Youri Tielemans in January as his deal expires at the end of the season.

With Arsenal one of a number of clubs interested, Brendan Rodgers' team could swoop for Ounahi to replace him.