Leicester City join chase of Sampdoria striker

Published on: 25 January 2016

Sampdoria striker and Inter target Eder is reportedly a transfer target of surprise Premier League leaders Leicester City.

The Brazilian-born Italy international has been in fine form for Samp so far this season, finding the net 12 times in his 19 Serie A starts to date.

According to Mediaset, the Foxes have already seen an offer in the region of €10.5 million for Eder rejected by the Blucerchiati.

Inter have also shown an interest in the striker, with the Biscione also looking to land team-mate Roberto Soriano in the January transfer window.

Since joining the Blucerchiati in 2012, Eder has made 135 appearances for the club, scoring on 49 occasions and adding a further 26 assists.

Prior to moving to the Stadio Luigi Ferraris, the 29-year-old played for Empoli, Brescia, Cesena, and Frosinone in Italy, having initially moved to Europe in 2005.

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Source: forzaitalianfootball.com

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