Leicester City are reportedly in talks to sign Watford’s Colombian winger Yaser Asprilla.
Arsenal are interested in 20-year-old Watford and Colombia winger Yaser Asprilla, tracking the player this summer
He could be available in a cut-price deal this summer. Everton and Arsenal are reportedly the two clubs in for him, with his market value listed as £15m.
As well as playing on the wing, left-footed Asprilla is also capable of operating as an attacking midfielder.
Leicester accelerate deal to sign Colombian starlet The 20-year-old winger is the son of former Newcastle United striker Faustino Asprilla. He was not named in the pre-season squad and is not expected name in the Championship opener.
The 20-year-old was previously link with a move to French side Rennes, however, a deal failed to materialise and
Leicester City have now made a £21million (€25m) offer for the Hornets, with the player previously link with a move to FC Porto. The player’s ยูฟ่าเบท representatives are reportedly in England and have already negotiated a move to Leicester City, with Asprilla one of the standout performers last season, scoring six goals and providing seven assists, and earning a call-up to the Colombian senior team.
The Colombia youngster is currently away with his country at Copa America, with Colombia thrashing Panama 5-0 to reach the semi-finals on Saturday night. They’ll face Uruguay in the next round on Wednesday night (Thursday at 01:00 BST UK time).
Asprilla is unlikely to play a significant role in the remainder of the tournament. However, having only play 18 minutes of the first four games. Colombia have more experienced options ahead of the Arsenal target at this stage.
But that could be good news for a potential summer move, with Asprilla unlikely to significantly drive up his transfer value from the bench.