Leicester are looking to secure a short-team deal for Brazilian winger Mateus Tete
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Leicester are pushing to secure a short team deal for Brazilian winger Mateus Tete … as the Shakhtar Donetsk striker, currently on loan at Lyon, has a medical ahead of a move to the Foxes.
- Leicester are looking to secure a short-term move for Brazilian winger Mateus Tete
- Tete has been on loan to French Lyon from Ukrainian Shakhtar Donetsk.
- The 22-year-old flew in for a medical on Saturday before moving to Foxes.
Leicester City are looking to push through a short-term deal for winger Mateus Tete after he flew in for a medical on Saturday.
The Foxes have identified the Brazilian winger as a possible answer to their attacking woes as they look to avoid relegation from the Premier League.
The struggling Foxes will add more players to their squad this month after signing Danish left-back Victor Kristiansen for £17m from FC Copenhagen, but they are not the only club showing interest in Tête.
Leicester City are pushing to sign Brazilian winger Mateus Tete on a short-term deal
The Foxes look to bolster their attack amid their Premier League relegation battle
The Brazilian winger has been turning heads since producing six goals and three assists in his 17 Ligue 1 appearances this term.
The 22-year-old is on loan at Lyon after his contract with Shakhtar Donetsk was suspended due to the Russian invasion.
Lyon have the option to sign Tete, but it is unclear if the French club, which is having a turbulent season, intends to activate it.
Tete has been on loan at Lyon after leaving Shakhtar Donetsk due to the Russian invasion
Both Everton and Nottingham Forest are aiming for a wide player and Tête is also on their list.
Leicester are also interested in signing a central defender, with Stoke’s Harry Souttar believed to be a priority.
Boss Brendan Rodgers said: “We need to improve in the team to bring technically better players.”