Town and Premier League new boys Leicester City are in talks regarding an £8 million deal for striker David McGoldrick, according to various reports this morning.

Some sources are reporting that the Blues have already turned down a £6.5 million offer for the 26-year-old and that the frontman will miss today's game with a dead leg.

McGoldrick joined Town initially on loan from Nottingham Forest in January 2013, scoring four goals in 13 games and one sub appearance.

Having been released by Forest he put pen to paper on a permanent deal the following summer.

Last season he scored 16 goals before suffering a partial tear of the medial ligament in his right knee in February and missed the rest of the campaign.

He returned to action in pre-season and scored in the opening day victory over Fulham at Portman Road.

When McGoldrick signed his permanent deal with Town it was reported that he had agreed a two-year contract, however, manager Mick McCarthy said in April that the striker’s deal stretches beyond next summer, suggesting that the Blues have an option for a further season, although he wouldn’t go into details.

“He’s got more than a year to run," he said. “But his contract details are personal and for me to know and not you.”

While the Blues would be loath to lose their star striker, it would be difficult to turn down an offer of the size reported or to deny McGoldrick the chance to play in the Premier League. The transfer window closes at 11pm on Monday evening.

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neillrumsey added 14:50 - Aug 30 I predicted the move 4 weeks ago so no surprise to me at all. He will be a Leicester player tomorrow if the medical goes through..Tommy Smith could also follow by deadline day. Sad times anyone want a cheap season ticket ???
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blueherts added 14:52 - Aug 30 Chris Wood plus the cash thanks very much
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portmanteau added 14:56 - Aug 30 just listening to steve mc giving it big for town. what patronising twaddle these managers talk. " this is our toughest fixture this week, ipswich could have won all their games". !! they will slay us. what to say about mcgoldrick. get rid of your best players, ie how not to get ahead. with an £80mill debt to repay what can you expect.
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yorksblue added 16:45 - Aug 30 No doubt it'll be £100k down and the balance over 10 years with no sell on clause
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Tonyitfc82 added 18:09 - Aug 30 DM is a very good player but he is not worth 8M. Wake up people. If I was in charge I would have sold him for the initial offer of 6.5M. He came in on a free so its all profit. Very good bussines indeed. I swear we can get a replacement for less than half that.
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warbeat78 added 18:28 - Aug 30 Good business in the first place getting D/M on a free no reason we cant replace him in the same manner with good scouting & patience Mm has got the knack for picking up bargains
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yorksblue added 09:16 - Aug 31 Like Nouble!
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