Bobby De Cordova-Reid to join Premier League rival on free transfer after Fulham talks collapse

07/05/2024 09:19 AM

Leicester City are closing in on the signing of Fulham forward Bobby De Cordova-Reid, talkSPORT understands.

The Jamaica international has turned down a new deal 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 in the next 24 hours.

It brings to an end De Cordova-Reid's five-year spell in west London which began with a successful loan in 2019.

Cooper will be keen to take advantage of his versatility as both a forward or a winger.

The Leicester boss continues to work on adding to his squad and expects to wrap up the signing of highly-rated Chelsea starlet Michael Golding on Friday.

The 18-year-old joined Leicester in separate deal following Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall's £30million switch to Chelsea.

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 overseas clubs. However, the Foxes are hopeful of reaching a deal to keep the 27-year-old at the club.

Meanwhile, Leicester's dispute with the Premier League over a breach of Profitability and Sustainability Rules [PSR] continues to rumble on.

The Midlands club were charged in March and could face a hefty points deduction.

Leicester argued that as the breach occurred in the 2022/23 campaign, the Premier League did not have the authority to punish the club and that sanctions should have been imposed back then.

An independent commission has dismissed Leicester's stance prompting the club to launch an appeal against the verdict.