Leicester star subject of bidding war between Premier League and La Liga giants

By Alasdair Mackenzie
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Atletico Madrid have reportedly submitted a £71 million bid for Leicester City full-back Ben Chilwell, but Manchester City could provide competition.

Ben Chilwell

The England international signed a new five-year deal at the King Power last October but reportedly impressed the two clubs during an impressive campaign.

According to The Sun, the La Liga side have tested the Foxes’ resolve with a £71 million offer as they look to find a replacement for outgoing left-backs Lucas Hernandez and Filipe Luis.

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Alasdair Mackenzie

Alasdair Mackenzie is a freelance journalist based in Rome, and a FourFourTwo contributor since 2015. When not pulling on the FFT shirt, he can be found at Reuters, The Times and the i. An Italophile since growing up on a diet of Football Italia on Channel 4, he now counts himself among thousands of fans sharing a passion for Ross County and Lazio.