LEICESTER will make a daring £18million move for Barcelona’s Brazilian defender Marlon.
The Foxes have been watching the centre-half, 22, during his loan spell at French side Nice, where he has gone for two seasons with an option to buy.
Leicester could step in now, halfway through that arrangement, and pay the same money that Nice have agreed — with more wages to tempt the player.
Classy Marlon may be interested in the Premier League, although Leicester would also have to spend huge sums for his work permit.
The Brazil Under-20 ace is uncapped at senior level.
But the Foxes would be allowed to bring him in if the fee and salary is at the levels recommended in the permit guidelines as they look to replace Robert Huth.
Meanwhile, Leicester have announced a deal for Porto star Ricardo Pereira.
The right-back has signed a five-year deal with the Foxes, who paying £22.5m for his signature.
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Pereira is a Portugal international and has been tipped to become one of Europe’s best in his position.
He will link up with compatriot Adrien Silva at the King Power Stadium and could leave Danny Simpson sweating over his future at the club.
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