Leicester City are closing in on the signing of Bobby De Cordova-Reid, a free agent who recently turned down a new contract at Fulham. Leeds United, who were interested in the Jamaican winger, will now have to look elsewhere as De Cordova-Reid is set to join a Premier League club.
According to reports from the Daily Telegraph, De Cordova-Reid is expected to undergo a medical at Leicester City within the next 24 hours. The Foxes are also reportedly close to finalizing a £5 million deal for Chelsea’s Michael Golding, with Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall moving in the opposite direction.
De Cordova-Reid, who spent five years at Fulham and won two promotions to the Premier League, will be hoping to make a big impact under new manager Steve Cooper at Leicester. The Foxes, who recently won the Championship title, are looking to strengthen their squad as they prepare for life in the top flight.
Despite some off-field issues involving a dispute with the Premier League over Profitability and Sustainability Rules, Leicester are determined to build a competitive squad for the upcoming season. De Cordova-Reid’s arrival could be a key part of their plans as they aim to establish themselves in the Premier League.
