Today news broke that Leicester were the favourites to sign 19 year old central defender, Ilari Kangasniemi from Inter Turku. Earlier in the week, Hannover 96 were seen as the front runners in this race for the Finnish two-metre-tall youngster. The note said the following; The defender has already caught the eye of former scout Peter Braund. He is regarded as one of his country’s greatest talents.

Former 96 scout Peter Braund (61) had already assessed Kangasniemi during a Finland U19 match against Ireland – and his assessment was positive. The compatriot of 96 striker Benjamin Källman is regarded as one of his country’s greatest talents. Furthermore, his profile fits 96’s requirements perfectly. He is known for his strength in the air and his accuracy in passing.