Leicester City are in the market for a new centre-forward and have set their sights on 22-year-old Adam Hlozek.
Hlozek has long been linked with a move to England, previously attracting interest from Newcastle United and West Ham.
Now, Leicester City are looking to finalize a deal for the young striker, who is available from German champions Leverkusen.
HITC understands that Leicester are close to securing a deal that will see Hlozek arrive on an initial loan with an obligation to make the move permanent for £15 million.
Hlozek, who scored seven goals for Leverkusen last season, has been compared to legendary forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
Leicester Ready for Double Striker Deal
HITC revealed on Sunday that Leicester launched a bid for Panathinaikos striker Fotis Ioannidis, offering around £23 million for the Greece international as they look to bolster their striker department.
It is understood that Leicester aim to sign both Ioannidis and Hlozek, working hard to finalize the double deal before the Premier League season starts.
Leicester kick off their campaign with a clash against Tottenham Hotspur on Monday evening.
Steve Cooper’s side are short up front after losing Kelechi Iheanacho to Sevilla on a free transfer.
If Leicester secure both strikers, they will join Issahaku Fatawu, Caleb Okoli, Michael Golding, and Bobby De Cordova-Reid as new signings at the King Power Stadium.
Leicester also struck a loan deal for highly-rated Brighton youngster Facundo Buonanotte, who had also been offered to Celtic.
