The Premier League champions are in talks to sign the Algeria international, who has scored 27 goals in 39 games for Sporting this season, and have tabled a big bid

Leicester City have told Sporting that they are ready to activate Islam Slimani’s €30 million (£23.6m) release clause, according to A Bola.The report from Portugal claims that the Premier League champions are already in talks with the striker to finalise personal terms.The 27-year-old, who has been capped 43 times by Algeria, has made 39 appearances for Sporting this season and has scored 27 goals.Slimani has also been linked with Stoke City, West Ham and Crystal Palace.