Leicester City are set to sign Arsene Kouassi from FC Lorient.
is according to Africa FootWho reports that Leicester City are battling Lyon and Eintracht Frankfurt for the signature of the 21-year-old.
Kouassi graduated from lower division French club AC Ajaccio and spent two years with their first team before joining FC Lorient in July 2025.
The left-back has cemented his place in the Ligue 1 team as he has played 1,903 minutes in 23 matches. He has operated primarily as a left wing-back and has provided two goals and five assists so far.
His performances are already attracting interest from Leicester City, Lyon and Eintracht Frankfurt.
Following AFC Bournemouth, the Foxes are the latest English club to be seen on the Burkina Faso international stage. Two months ago, Sports Witness broadcast news The Cherries have him on their target list, mainly for next season.
Leicester City is battling 2 teams
His rapid rise, profile and potential at FC Lorient would have caught the attention of scouts from many teams. Africa Foot has made no mention of Andoni Ierola's team and are focusing on Leicester City, Lyon and the Bundesliga side.
A source close to the matter has informed the outlet that the Championship side, Ligue 1 club and Eintracht Frankfurt have all made 'concrete enquiries'.
The approach was made to ascertain Kouassi's contract situation and the conditions required to move him away from FC Lorient.
There is no mention of these conditions in the report. However, they state Gary Rowett's side and two other clubs have held informal talks with his agent.
Foxes face tough competition
Leicester City plan to bring players with 'high release potential' to the King Power Stadium, claims Africa Foot, and that's why the Foxes are keeping an eye on Kouassi.
Rowett's side now sit 22nd in the championship, with Lyon and Eintracht Frankfurt at the top.
This would give the latter two players an edge over Leicester City in the race for fullback. Therefore, the Foxes will have to find a way to lure Kouassi and convince FC Lorient to secure his services.
