Leicester keen to make Yakuba deal permanent after impressive loan spell

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. 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. 'I'm quite sure that if we go up, he will stay, and I know he wants to,' said manager Sven Goran Eriksson. In-form: Yakuba (centre) has notched four goals in eight games at Leicester 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  Explore more:People: Sven Goran Eriksson

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