Foxes line up Everton ace.


Leicester City are considering a move for Evertons' bit-part midfielder Steven Pienaar.

The Foxes have been alerted to the former South African international skipper, 32, who has fallen way down the pecking order at Goodison Park this season.

Pienaar has made just three appearances for the Toffees this season but would like to remain in the Premier League.

Everton boss Roberto Martinez is braced for a bid from Arsenal for midfielder James McCarthy and is reluctant to sanction a Pienaar sale at this stage.

Leicester, however, want him to bolster their attacking midfield options and City boss Nigel Pearson is tempted by the relatively low fee of £2million.