Whites boss closes in on Foxes ace

22 January 2010 13:46
Gradel has spent three months on loan with The Whites this season and has proved a big hit with the Elland Road faithful.[LNB]Within ten minutes of his League One debut against Norwich City the home crowd were calling for Grayson to sign him up.[LNB]The 22-year-old's loan deal expired recently, but Leeds are now thought to have reached a deal with The Foxes over a permanent transfer, according to skysports.com.[LNB]Gradel had been training with Leicester on Friday, however, he is no longer part of their squad to play Cardiff in the FA Cup this weekend.[LNB]The Ivorian signalled his intention to quit Leicester on Friday after the club confirmed he submitted a transfer request.[LNB]The skilful winger is now expected to thrash out personal terms with Leeds ahead of securing a permanent move to West Yorkshire.[LNB][LNB]

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