Leicester Metropolis are on the verge of signing Yaser Asprilla from Watford, in response to reviews.
The Colombian ahead arrived at Watford from Envigado — the identical membership that produced Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran — in the summertime of 2022 and notably caught the attention final season, with six targets and 7 assists in 44 Championship appearances.
Asprilla — who already has two targets in six caps for his nation at simply 20 years previous — has entered the ultimate yr of his contract.
Given his type within the second tier final season, coupled along with his exploits for Colombia up to now and younger age, it’s unsurprising to see various golf equipment making an strategy for Asprilla this summer season.
French aspect Rennes are thought to have made an strategy for Asprilla however, in response to Foot Mercato journalist Sebastien Denis, it’s Leicester Metropolis who’ve gained the race for his signature.
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??malgré une approche concrète du Stade Rennais pour le jeune ailier colombien de Watford Yasser Asprilla, le joueur est en route pour Leicester
??son agent est en Angleterre pour négocier un deal qui pourrait atteindre les 25 M€ pic.twitter.com/2QBPU5tj1m— Sébastien Denis (@sebnonda) August 3, 2024
Asprilla on the verge of Leicester Metropolis transfer
Denis’ report states that Asprilla is ‘on his manner’ to Leicester, with the participant’s agent already in England negotiating a deal which might attain €25m (£21.3m).
Leicester’s hunt for attacking reinforcements forward of their return to the Premier League has been no secret this summer season. The 2023/24 Championship winners misplaced out within the race for Argentine expertise Matias Soule, who opted to swap Juventus for Roma.
A left-footed winger who operates from the suitable, Asprilla would compete with new arrivals Issahaku Fatawu and Bobby De Cordova-Reid for a beginning berth in Steve Cooper’s aspect ought to he seal his King Energy Stadium change.
