Nice are keen to hold out for £12m for the midfielder

Premier League champions are preparing for bids for N'Golo Kante

at the top of his list

Leicester City have made an £8million offer for Nice midfielder Nampalys Mendy.

The 23-year-old was on Claudio Ranieri's list of targets last summer and has been back in focus in recent months as they prepare for the possible departure of N'Golo Kante and strengthen ahead of the Champions League campaign next season.

Mendy is a deep lying defensive midfielder who has an eye for a pass. He has been followed by Manchester United and Arsenal in recent seasons and Ranieri was impressed by him while coaching Monaco in the French league.

Nampalys Mendy is a target for Premier League champions Leicester this summer

Nice are keen to receive £12m fo the midfielder but Leicester have bid £4m less

Nice have been holding out for £12m for Mendy but the player is keen to push the move through.

Leicester have been keen to add players before losing some of their big names.