Leicester are lining up another raid on the lower leagues with a £400,000 move for Luton defender James Justin.

The 19-year-old right-back is a target for the Premier League champions this summer, with Leicester regarding Justin as a potential long-term successor for Danny Simpson.

Justin has come through Luton’s academy and been regularly watched by Leicester scouts this season, after being spotted by the club’s recruitment team.

Leicester have made a number of successful signings from the lower leagues in their recent history, including Jamie Vardy, Riyad Mahrez and Demarai Gray.

Justin is another player who Leicester believe could make the step up to the top-flight, with talks expected to continue after Luton’s play-off games. Luton face Blackpool in the first leg of their play-off semi-final on Sunday.