Leicester transfer news: Adrien Silva deal nears as Foxes agree staggering £38.5million fee for Sporting Lisbon skipper
Foxes have been hot on the heels of the 27-year-old this summer as they look to strengthen depleted midfield
LEICESTER have agreed a £38.5million fee for Sporting Lisbon captain Adrien Silva, according to reports.
The agreement comes just hours after agreeing a £30m fee for Sporting striker Islam Slimani for £30m.
The Portuguese giants have been playing hardball with the Foxes and managed to squeeze out a combined total of £68.5m for both stars.
Earlier this week Silva and Sporting released conflicting statements over his future.
He said: "Yes, I confirm this proposal. Leicester is very interesting and corresponds to my career goals.
"After the past 15 years at Sporting, this opportunity is something exceptional for me and can allow me to express and impose myself in another championship, and also to evolve in the Premier League, which is a stunning league.
"I love Sporting as a family and I dedicated myself to the club since I was 12 years old.