Player has spoken to Leicester officials about joining Foxes – Deal should get done ‘before end of the year’

Leicester City are getting closer to the signing of Lucas Beraldo from São Paulo, according to the latest reports from Brazil.

As journalist Jorge Nicola shares on YouTube some updates on the defender’s future, there are some quite positive news about the Foxes’ chase for him.

It’s claimed that even though Leicester City and Zenit still battle for the Beraldo’s preference, the player would rather sign with the English club.

Nicola says that the defender already spoke to officials from the Foxes where he told them his intention to play in the Premier League.

Although Leicester City are playing the Championship, there’s a strong belief they will get the promotion to the top flight next season.

It’s said that the Foxes have already accepted to outbid Zenit, who offered €18m, and the business with São Paulo should be done ‘before the end of the year’.

That pretty much makes it look like the talks are well advanced, although we must point out that earlier today, the Italian media said the likes of Juventus, Arsenal and Liverpool are all interested in Beraldo as well.

That might my a reason for Leicester City to hurry and get the deal done.