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We're outside of the January transfer window, and well away from the opening of the summer window - but Leicester City are still making progress on a number of deals.

This includes taking up their option to turn a current loan deal into a permanent transfer, according to a report.

In today's issue, the Daily Express (11/02/2019) report that Leicester are set to action the permanent signing of Ryan Bennett.

Bennett joined in January on a season-long loan deal.

His parent side, Wolverhampton Wanderers are not expected the defender to return following the completion of his loan at the end of the season. Bennett will have just a season left on his Wolves contract in June.

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Brendan Rodgers believes that Bennett will provide experience, reliability and enthusiasm.

“Ryan will bring in that cover we need. The two centre-halves, Jonny [Evans] and Cags [Caglar Soyuncu], have been outstanding all season, and Wes [Morgan] has been the experienced third choice."

The player is yet to see action for Leicester City, but this signing was never about first-team football - but to ensure Leicester do not face collapse if Evans or Soyuncu fall to injury.