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  1. Ndidi decision to stay eases headache for Cooper

    Nick Mashiter
    BBC Sport Football News Reporter

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    Wilfred Ndidi's decision to stay at Leicester removes what could have been a large headache for boss Steve Cooper.

    There was a degree of expectation, certainly during the course of last season, the midfielder would leave after seven-and-a-half regardless of promotion.

    If he can rediscover the form that he showed in his early days at the King Power Stadium where he was their midfield enforcer, it is a coup.

    It stops Cooper from searching for a potentially expensive replacement just five weeks before the start of the season, especially having lost Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall to Chelsea already this month.

    Cooper's squad is slowly coming together after the arrivals of Michael Goulding from Chelsea, Caleb Okoli from Atalanta and Bobby Decordova-Reid's arrival on a free from Fulham.

    Interest in Juve's Matias Soule could also pick up with Juventus ready to sell the 21-year-old Argentine, although a price tag that could exceed €30m might prove prohibitive for the Foxes.

    Cooper has given everyone a blank slate and those who are in form will be the ones who will play. Ndidi should be one of his key lieutenants next season.

  2. 'I feel great, I feel excited, I feel at home'

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    Wilfred Ndidi says he has "unfinished business" at Leicester City after signing a new three-year contract at King Power Stadium.

    Speaking to the club website, the defensive midfielder said: "There have been great memories [at the club] and I'm looking forward to what we are going to create going forward.

    "I feel great, I feel excited, I feel at home. That is the most important thing.

    "We know this is where we belong. It's just that unfinished business that we have to continue."

    His new contract could see him complete 10 years of service at Leicester City, and the Nigerian added: "It was quite an easy decision because my family is settled here, my daughter is going to school.

    "It is kind of relaxed because I know that my family is sorted on the other side. It means that I can actually just focus on football."

    Ndidi also revealed he has already spoken to new manager Steve Cooper.

    "He shared some good ideas with me. He is a great guy. He is funny. I'm actually looking forward to working with him. It is very exciting," said the 27-year-old.

    "We know the Premier League is where we belong. We will try our best to also keep it that way, because we want to be here and we want to stay here."

  3. Police and fire service vehicles inside a police cordon in a Leicester street, taken at night. A flat on the left of the images is windowless with shattered glass on the road in front of it.

  4. Ndidi signs new Leicester contract

    Nick Mashiter
    BBC Sport football news reporter

    Wilfred Ndidi shouts as he is mobbed by Leicester players, wearing blue, after scoring a goalGetty Images

    Midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has signed a new three-year deal at Leicester City.

    The Nigeria international had been linked with a move away from King Power Stadium, despite the Foxes' promotion back to the Premier League.

    But he has agreed terms until 2027 to end speculation over his future, after his previous contract expired last month.

    Ndidi has made 273 appearances for Leicester since joining from Belgian side Genk in January 2017, scoring 17 goals and registering 17 assists along the way.

    The 27-year-old helped the club win the FA Cup and Community Shield in 2021, while he was also key in their Championship title win last season as the Foxes returned to the top flight at the first time of asking.

    "I feel great, I feel excited, I feel at home," Ndidi told the club website. "That is the most important thing. I feel really happy to continue with the club.

    "My family is settled here and when everyone back home says 'Ndidi', they say 'Leicester' also"

  6. Ulster face champions Toulouse in European opener

    Ulster's James Hume is tackled by Toulouse pair Francois Cros and Alexandre Roumat Getty Images

    Ulster were beaten 48-24 by Toulouse at Kingspan Stadium in January

    Ulster will start their Investec Champions Cup campaign with a trip to France to take on holders Toulouse on 8 December.

    The game at Stade Ernest Wallon (15:15 GMT) is the first of four pool matches for the Irish province.

    Ulster face French opposition again six days later with an encounter against Bordeaux Begles at Kingspan Stadium (15:15).

    Richie Murphy's side finish against two English teams, starting with Leinster Tigers at Welford Road on 11 January (20:00).

    It's back to Belfast for the final fixture against Exeter Chiefs on 17 January with another 20:00 kick-off.

    Six-time winners Toulouse defeated Leinster in a thrilling final at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in May.

    They played Ulster at the pool stage in January and came out with a 48-24 away win.

    Next year's final will be played at the Principality Stadium on 24 May.