Leicester are in advanced talks over a new deal with Harvey Barnes as they look to fend off interest from a growing number of clubs.
The 23-year-old has been one of the Foxes’ star performers this season and the club want to reward his progress by bringing him into line with other top earners.
Barnes, whose side face Arsenal today, has scored 13 goals and chipped in with four assists, and become an integral part of Brendan Rodgers’ plans.
Manchester United and Liverpool have both had the midfielder watched, and Leicester want to nip speculation over his future in the bud by tying him down long term to the King Power Stadium.
The player came through the ranks at the East Midlands club and is happy there, and is ready to commit to the new deal.
His current deal has three years to run from the end of this season but does not reflect his status at the club.
