Leicester keen to make Yakuba deal permanent after impressive loan spell

03 March 2011 13:24
Leicester hope to sign Yakubu on a permanent basis after it emerged they agreed to pay ?1m to take him on loan for the rest of the season. [LNB]After parting with such a hefty loan fee, and seeing the Everton striker respond with four goals in eight appearances so far, the npower Championship promotion contenders are ready to bid ?5m to make it a permanent transfer in the summer. [LNB]'I'm quite sure that if we go up, he will stay, and I know he wants to,' said manager Sven Goran Eriksson.[LNB] In-form: Yakuba (centre) has notched four goals in eight games at Leicester[LNB] Yakubu to play loan role at Leicester after agreeing switch from EvertonPromotion-chasing Hull City make Amoo-ve for young Liverpool wingerSold by Scunthorpe... but England beckons for in-form Celtic ace HooperFA CUP LIVE: Arsenal 3 Leyton Orient 0 and Manchester City 2 Aston Villa 0 - follow the action as it happens [LNB]  Explore more:People: Sven Goran Eriksson

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