Leicester City and Brighton are eyeing Lens defender Loic Bade.

Foot Mercato says Bade is emerging as one of the most sought after players in Ligue 1 this summer.

Tied to Lens to 2024, Bade is interesting Brighton and Leicester in England, while Sevilla and LaLiga champions Atletico Madrid are also keen. Villarreal is another Spanish club watching developments.

Sevilla see Bade as a replacement for Jules Kounde, should the Frenchman be sold this summer.