Leicester City 'beat West Bromwich Albion to Islam Slimani signing'

Leicester City reportedly beat West Bromwich Albion to the signature of Sporting Lisbon attacker Islam Slimani, agreeing a £25.6m deal.

By Barney Corkhill, Editor | 27 August 2016

Leicester City have reportedly beaten West Bromwich Albion to the signature of Islam Slimani from Sporting Lisbon.

The 28-year-old has been linked with the likes of Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur and Crystal Palace in recent transfer windows, but now looks set to complete a move to the Premier League with champions Leicester.

Spanish newspaper AS reports that the Foxes will part with €30m (£25.6m) to bring the attacker to the King Power Stadium, outbidding the Baggies by around £4.3m.

The Algeria international, who scored 29 goals in 43 appearances for Sporting last season, is expected to feature in Sunday's match against fierce rivals Porto despite his impending departure.

Slimani would become Leicester's sixth new signing of the summer as they gear up for a maiden appearance in the Champions League this season.

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9	Coventry City Coventry	46	17	13	16	70	59	11	64
10	Preston North End Preston	46	18	9	19	56	67	-11	63
11	Bristol City	46	17	11	18	53	51	2	62
12	Cardiff City Cardiff	46	19	5	22	53	70	-17	62
13	Millwall	46	16	11	19	45	55	-10	59
14	Swansea City Swansea	46	15	12	19	59	65	-6	57
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16	Sunderland	46	16	8	22	52	54	-2	56
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