Leicester eye summer move for former Tottenham target

 

Leicester want to complete a stunning swoop for Porto right-back Ricardo Pereira this summer, reports The Daily Mirror.

 

The Foxes want to sign a long-term replacement for 31-year-old Danny Simpson at the end of the season.

 

Claude Puel has identified Pereira as a top transfer target this summer and wants to beat a host of European clubs to his signature.

 

Tottenham were heavily linked with a move for the Portugal international last summer before turning their attention to Serge Aurier from Paris Saint-Germain.

 

Leicester eye summer move for former Tottenham target

 

Pereira has enjoyed a thoroughly impression season for Porto and reportedly has a £36m release clause in his current deal.

 

However, the 24-year-old will only have 12 months remaining on his existing contract at the end of the season and Leicester are eying a £22m deal.

 

Only two Liga NOS players average more tackles per game than Pereira (3.4) this season.