Leicester win race for Wigan forward Malone

The Foxes, bottom of the Premier League after 21 matches, are in the market for reinforcements this month and have seen off competition from a number of top-flight rivals

Leicester City have won the race to sign Wigan forward Shaun Maloney, Goal understands.

A number of clubs, including Everton, Aston Villa, Sunderland and Burnley, had been trying to land the Scotland international, but now Leicester have agreed a fee in excess of £1 million.

Maloney is now due to undergo a medical with the Foxes before signing a long-term deal at the King Power Stadium.

The 31-year-old has been with the Latics since 2011 and stayed with the club following their relegation from the Premier League in 2013.

Reports this week had linked him with a move to MLS outfit Chicago Fire, but he now looks set for a move to the top flight's bottom club.

Posted by Unknown on Tuesday, January 13, 2015 - Rating: 4.5

Title : Leicester win race for Wigan forward Malone
Description : The Foxes, bottom of the Premier League after 21 matches, are in the market for reinforcements this month and have seen off competition from...

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