Leicester City Planning Staggering £45m Double-Swoop for Sporting CP Pair

The reigning Premier League champions are keen to bolster their attacking numbers before the end of the transfer window, and are looking to raid the Portuguese giants for two of their most vital players, Islam Slimani & Adrien Silva.

Yesterday however Sky Sports News reported that Leicester had a £25m bid for Islam Slimani rejected..

BREAKING: Sky Sources: @LCFC have £25m bid for @Sporting_CP striker Islam Slimani rejected. More here: https://t.co/gT4XPP4pwp #SSNHQ

— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) August 30, 2016

In terms of signing Silva, Leicester appear to be edging closer to a £21m deal for the midfielder, after the player was quoted by Portuguese newspaper O Jogo as saying he is excited for the challenge of English football with City

TRANSFER CENTRE: Adrien Silva reportedly says he’s joining Leicester for £21m. More here: https://t.co/ATID1hws3V pic.twitter.com/awIbme2a9u

— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) August 29, 2016

Looks like it could be a very busy day for the Premier League Champions..