Arsenal and Liverpool rocked as Leicester agree £3.75m deal for Championship wonderkid

LEICESTER have had a bid accepted by Birmingham for winger Demarai Gray.

 

The Foxes triggered a release clause in Gray's contract during the summer, but he opted to remain at St Andrew’s.

But Claudio Ranieri’s side have returned with a bid thought to be around £3.75million for the England Under-20 international.

 

Premier League heavyweights Arsenal and Liverpool have reportedly been keeping tabs on the 19-year-old for a number of years, while Bournemouth had several offers knocked back for his services in the off season.

Gray, who has one goal and one assist to his name this term, was not included in Birmingham’s matchday squad for today’s Championship fixture at home to Brentford.

 

Claudio Ranieri has had a bid accepted for Demarai Gray

 

His proposed move to the King Power Stadium is likely to be concluded next week, with the possibility of the deal involving a loan back to Birmingham for the remainder of the season.

Leicester are also thought to be interested in Sporting Lisbon winger Andre Carrillo, who is set to leave in January after refusing to extend his contract with the Portuguese giants.