Leicester have triggered Jonny Evans’ £3million release clause and are close to signing the defender from West Brom, Nick Mashiter reports.
The Foxes have moved to seal a bargain deal after Albion’s Premier League relegation, Press Association Sport understands.
They are confident of completing the move having been long-term admirers of the 30-year-old.
Leicester failed with several bids last summer as the Baggies rejected their offers, the final one close to £23million.
But because of West Brom’s drop into the Sky Bet Championship, Evans is available for a cut-price £3million and is expected to leave The Hawthorns.
Arsenal had an approach rejected in January as the Baggies kept Evans for their failed relegation fight last season.
Leicester are revamping their defence with Robert Huth having been released while captain Wes Morgan will be 35 years old at the end of next season.