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Leicester City are in early negotiations with centre-back Caglar Soyuncu over a new contract.

City are not only looking to tie down midfielder James Maddison with a new deal, but fan favourite Soyuncu could also get new terms.

The Turkey international has played every moment of league football in what is turning out to be a memorable season for Brendan Rodgers' men.

City sit second in the table and six points ahead of third-placed Manchester City after making it eight straight wins with victory over Aston Villa on Sunday.

Soyuncu has made quite the impact since coming in from the cold – making only six league appearances last season – to replace Harry Maguire this season.

And City are hoping to reward him with a new contract for his efforts so far this term and for his rise in importance at the King Power Stadium.

LeicestershireLive understands the club are in the preliminary stages of talks with Soyuncu.

The 23-year-old is tied down for another three-and-a-half years having signed a five-year deal upon his £19m move from Freiburg in 2018.

But the Foxes are looking to ensure Soyuncu sticks around with improved terms amid talk of interest from Manchester City.

The news comes after manager Brendan Rodgers signed a new deal last week, and LeicestershireLive understands the club began preliminary talks with James Maddison over a new deal last month amid interest from Manchester United.

City are understood to be relaxed about the Maddison and Soyuncu situations with both players happy and still under lengthy existing deals.