Boubakary Soumare is reportedly close to agreeing a transfer to Leicester City.
The 22-year-old has formed part of a Lille side that stands on the brink of the Ligue 1 title and has also been linked with Manchester United and Milan.
But according to Footmercato it's Brendan Rodgers' side who have taken a huge step forward in the race for his signature.
The website reports that discussions between Leicester, Lille and the player's entourage are progressing very positively.
Indeed, the parties are very close to an agreement that would see Soumare move to the Premier League this summer.
© DENIS CHARLET/AFP via Getty Images It's believed an official offer has been made to Lille though it's not clear what kind of price Leicester are willing to pay.
After the departure of president Gerard Lopez and the collapse of the Ligue 1 TV deal, the Dogues are in a tricky financial position.
But despite that they stand just two games from an unlikely title.
Lille beat derby rivals Lens on Friday night to move four points clear of Paris Saint-Germain with 36 games played.
While PSG do have a game in hand, the leaders will be crowned if they beat Saint-Etienne at home then Angers away.
Christophe Galtier's side took just one point from two games against Celtic in this season's Europa League, and had an offer knocked back for Rangers striker Alfredo Morelos in the summer.