Shakhtar midfielder Tete, who plays on loan for Lyon, is of interest to Leicester. It is reported by the Daily Mail.
According to the source, there is an agreement between the clubs on the transfer in winter. Lyon have an option to buy the deal for £17.5m. It is not yet known if the French club plans to use it.
Tete has made 19 appearances for Lyon this season, scoring 6 goals.