Jamie Vardy is closing in on a new contract with Leicester City, according to the Telegraph.
The Premier League leaders have been keen tie the twenty-nine year old down to a new deal amid interest from Chelsea and Manchester City.
The Foxes have put a three-and-a-half year deal on the table, and the former Fleetwood Town man is set to put pen to paper in the coming days.
Vardy, who was plying his trade in non-league football just four years ago is currently the top scorer in England’s top division with sixteen goals that have helped fire the East Midlands side to an unlikely title challenge.
After twenty-three matches, Claudio Ranieri’s side sit three points clear of both Arsenal and favourites Manchester City.
They can tighten their grip on top spot when they host Liverpool on Tuesday evening, with the home win available at a price of 13/8.
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