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Leicester to announce record signing Ulloa today

Leicester City are expected to confirm the signing of Brighton striker Leo Ulloa today.

The Leicester Mercury says Ulloa was due to undergo a medical yesterday ahead of his record-breaking transfer to Leicester City.

The 27-year-old's representatives have been in discussions with City since last Thursday after Brighton accepted a fifth bid for the Argentine striker.

A few details of Ulloa's contract are still being discussed but, if all goes well, he could be announced as City's record signing today.

Initially it was believed the fee was just over £7million, but sources in Brighton say the deal consists of a payment of £8m and the fee could rise to as much as £10m after add-ons. The deal shatters City's previous club record of £5m paid for Ade Akinbiyi 14 years ago.

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