Leicester City have offered £14 million for Ahmed Musa in attempt to boost their attacking power as they compete for the Barclays Premier League title. CSKA Moscow value the Nigeria striker at closer to £19 million but Leicester hope to bridge the gap after their chances of signing Éder, the Sampdoria forward, decreased as he is keen to stay in Italy and is wanted by Inter Milan. Leicester have also made an approach for Loïc Rémy, the Chelsea striker.

Swansea City are close to a £7.5 million deal for Alberto Paloschi, the Chievo striker. The Welsh club have signed Ryan Blair, the 19-year-old midfielder, from Falkirk.

Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur are battling to sign Ben Chilwell, the 19-year-old Leicester left back. Spurs, and Aston Villa,