Leicester City boss Claude Puel has welcomed reports linking Manchester City with a bid for Harry Maguire.

During the summer, Foxes signed Maguire from Hull City and since his arrival at the King Power Stadium, the centre-back has produced performances worthy of England recognition.

City are allegedly contemplating a £50m offer for the 24-year-old, but Puel has insisted that he is not worried about interest from the Premier League leaders.

The Frenchman told reporters: "I think it is a good thing to have some players like that with speculation in the transfer window. This shows we have a good player. That is a good thing.

"He is a young player who signed only this season for us. He has improved and he continues his hard work in the training sessions. He needs to continue this work with us."

Maguire has scored twice in 25 appearances in all competitions since his £17m switch to the East Midlands.