'We would like to extend his stay here' - Leicester boss Rodgers hopes for Vardy deal

Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers confirmed on Thursday that the club are working on a contract extension for 35-year-old Foxes icon Jamie Vardy.

Vardy arrived at Leicester in 2012 and has since scored 164 goals in 386 appearances for the club. Only Arthur Chandler (273 goals), who played from 1923-35, and Arthur Rowley (251 goals from 1950-58) scored more for Leicester.

The former England striker has now recorded seven consecutive Premier League seasons with at least 13 goals.

Vardy is in the final year of his contract, but Foxes boss Rodgers is optimistic about signing another contract.

"[Vardy's] appetite is still there," he said. "We would like to extend his stay here and that is something the club and their representatives will look into.

"Jamie thrives on balls into space behind the defence, and if there's no space he thrives on low crosses into the box. It's as simple as that. If we can do more, there will be opportunities for him and other players."

Vardy, who missed nearly four months last season with hamstring and knee injuries, turns 36 in January.