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Leicester City have reportedly 'leapfrogged' Aston Villa in the race for Luton Town defender James Justin.

According to FootballInsider, Villa had tabled a £7.5million bid for the full-back and were hopeful of landing the 21 year-old as they prepare for the Premier League following their play-off final win last week.

But now it is said Leicester are at the front of the queue to sign the England Under-20 international.

Southampton, Fulham and Crystal Palace have also expressed an interest in Justin, with Leicester reportedly matching the bid from Dean Smith's side.

Named in the League One Team of the Year, Justin scored three goals and set up eight for the League One-winning Hatters last season.

A right-back by trade, Justin can also operate at left-back.

City will see right-back Danny Simpson depart the club this summer upon the expiry of his contract, while fellow defender Daniel Amartey is yet to feature after suffering an ankle injury in October.