From Rob Dorsett - yes, I know it's Sky so not entirely reliable! #lcfc and Sampdoria still some way apart in valuation of midfielder Dennis Praet. Leicester have long-standing interest in the man who played alongside Youri Tielemans at Anderlecht, but £24m asking fee is too high. Player keen on move, but options at AC Milan and Valencia too.
Dorsett saying its not done. Tanner suggesting its a loan with a buyout in it. Reports out of Italy saying its done and personal terms agreed. Journalism ladies and gentlemen
The big rumors for the next few hours seem to be that we could get 3 in. Praet, Ziyech/Sarr, Tarkowski/Ajer I can see Praet getting completed, but don't see anything else happening.
We are linked with a loan move for 21yo CB Merih Demiral from Juventus. Apparently we want to send Benkovic on loan to get move experience as well.
Welbeck has gone to Watford. Can’t help but feel like we’ve missed a trick here - could be perfect back up for Vardy and offers some versatility out wide. Being a rotation option would have helped his fitness too.
Think Ajer could be a possibility if Brenda really rates him I think Praet will happen whatever the structure Ziyech would be a real coup but I'm not sure how much substance there is in the speculation ...
Pleased with this one ... supposedly technically superb ... but needs to up both his goals and key assists tally ... If we can also add Ajer I'll be pretty chuffed with the acquisitions
Not sure where he fits. Are we that big we now have 20mill players on the bench? Thought a winger would have been more of a priority. Ajer would also have been good. Nearly my bed time and it will be all over when I get up, hope the day went well.
Rob Dorsett @RobDorsettSky · 3m Dennis Praet has arrived at #lcfc training ground to undergo a medical and discuss personal terms ahead of a £18m transfer from Sampdoria.