Leicester City are close to signing Kelechi Iheanacho.
The report claims that the Foxes are confident of securing a £25 million deal, and it is “as good as done”, with only formalities left to go through.
Leicester are currently in Hong Kong participating in Premier League’s Asia trophy, and they will push through the deal when they return to the UK following Sunday’s final against Liverpool.
The report adds that the transfer fee and personal terms have been agreed.
Manchester City’s Kelechi Iheanacho misses a chance to score
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has confirmed that the Nigerian International is close to securing the move, and that the deal will be concluded within the next 10 days.
“Kelechi is close to a move, it should be done in 10 days,” said Guardiola, as quoted by Leicester Mercury.
“It is an honour to work with him. It’s not easy for him as he didn’t get a lot of chances (in the team), but his behaviour was good.
“Kelechi’s a young player. He needs to play at that age and that’s why he, and the club decided, it was best for him (to leave).”
Manchester City’s Kelechi Iheanacho in action with Dortmund’s Marc Bartra
Iheanacho made his senior City debut in 2015, and has made 46 Premier League appearances till date, scoring 12 goals.
He is a highly talented footballer and all he needs is regular games under his belt. He would be a fantastic signing for the Foxes.
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