Bobby De Cordova-Reid to join Premier League rivals on free transfer after Fulham talks fail

Leicester City are close to signing Fulham striker Bobby De Cordova-Reid, talkSPORT understands.

The Jamaica international has turned down a new contract at Craven Cottage and will become Steve Cooper's second signing since taking over as manager.

The 31-year-old will sign on a free transfer after agreeing to join the Foxes and will undergo a medical within the next 24 hours.

We bring to an end De Cordova-Reid's five-year spell in west London, which began with a successful loan move in 2019.

Cooper will be eager to take advantage of his versatility as both a forward and a winger.

The Leicester manager is still working to expand his squad and hopes to close the signing of a highly valued player. Chelsea Star Michael Golding on Friday.

The 18-year-old joined Leicester on a separate deal after… Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall's transfer to Chelsea for 30 million pounds.

Leicester are still trying to persuade Wilfried Ndidi to extend his stay at the King Power Stadium.

The Nigerian is out of contract this summer and has been tracked by Everton and clubs abroad. However, the Foxes are hopeful of reaching an agreement to keep the 27-year-old at the club.

Meanwhile, Leicester's dispute with the Premier League over a breach of the Profitability and Sustainability Rules (PSR) continues.

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The Midlands club was accused in March and could face a hefty points deduction.

Leicester argued that as the breach occurred in the 2022/23 campaign, the Premier League had no authority to punish the club and that sanctions should have been imposed at that time.

An independent commission has rejected Leicester's position, prompting the club to appeal against the verdict.