Leicester are lining up an £8.5m bid for Sassuolo defender Francesco Acerbi, the former Sunderland target.
This time last year the Black Cats attempted to lure the Italian to the Premier League but were unable to prise him away from Sassuolo.
But now, according to the Gazzetta dello Sport, he could finally be on his way to England with Leicester set to make their offer when the window opens.
It has been reported that Sassuolo are likely to accept the bid and are already looking at potential replacements for the 28-year-old.
The former AC Milan centre-back has a wealth of experience having made 171 Serie A appearances, and is also wanted by Inter Milan.
But Leicester hope that the chance to play Champions League football this season will convince him to join them.