Leicester City have had a £7million bid accepted for Wigan midfielder James McArthur and have offered £5m for Lokomotiv Moscow striker Dame N'Doye. Manager Nigel Pearson is hopeful of persuading McArthur to join after being given permission to speak to the 26-year-old with their offer forcing rivals Burnley out of the picture. Crystal Palace also had an interest. N'Doye, 29, is a Senegal international. Offer: Leicester . VIDEO Mourinho praised Leicester's play to win mentality .
Nigel Pearson is hopeful of persuading McArthur to join the Foxes . Crystal Palace and Burnley also moved for the Wigan midfielder, but Leicester have forced their rivals out . N'Doye is a Senegal international and Leicester have made a £5m bid .