But Benfica could take Chelsea defender in Luiz deal
Sven Goran Eriksson has set his sights on making Chelsea's Patrick van Aanholt his next Leicester signing.
The former England boss has led the Foxes into play-off contention, signing the likes of Darius Vassell and Sol Bamba, as well as Everton striker Yakubu Aiyegbeni on loan until the end of the season.
And Eriksson is now eyeing a similar deal for Chelsea's 20-year-old left-back Van Aanholt.
Championship rivals Swansea and Nottingham Forest have also been looking to sign the Holland Under-21 international but Leicester are leading the race as they are willing to pay a large proportion of Van Aanholt's wages.
"Taking in the players we have taken lately costs a lot of money but the owners are willing to support me," said Eriksson.
However, any deal could be scuppered by David Luiz's potential move to Chelsea.
The Premier League champions are still trying to agree a fee for the Benfica defender and have offered a cash-plus-player deal.
Benfica want £21.5million plus one of Chelsea's youngsters such as Van Aanholt or Jeffrey Bruma, but the Blues are only willing to let them go on loan, not permanently.
The former England boss has led the Foxes into play-off contention, signing the likes of Darius Vassell and Sol Bamba, as well as Everton striker Yakubu Aiyegbeni on loan until the end of the season.
And Eriksson is now eyeing a similar deal for Chelsea's 20-year-old left-back Van Aanholt.
Championship rivals Swansea and Nottingham Forest have also been looking to sign the Holland Under-21 international but Leicester are leading the race as they are willing to pay a large proportion of Van Aanholt's wages.
"Taking in the players we have taken lately costs a lot of money but the owners are willing to support me," said Eriksson.
However, any deal could be scuppered by David Luiz's potential move to Chelsea.
The Premier League champions are still trying to agree a fee for the Benfica defender and have offered a cash-plus-player deal.
Benfica want £21.5million plus one of Chelsea's youngsters such as Van Aanholt or Jeffrey Bruma, but the Blues are only willing to let them go on loan, not permanently.
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