Leicester set to announce Ahmed Musa capture

SKA Moscow's Nigerian forward Ahmed Musa celebrates a goal during the UEFA Champions League group B football match between CSKA Moscow and PSV Eindhoven AFP PHOTO

The transfer of Super Eagles of Nigeria striker, Ahmed Musa, to EPL champions Leicester City is expected to be announced this weekend.

The £18 million deal, a club-record for Leicester, would be finalised once the Nigerian completes his medicals.

The striker scored 13 goals and assisted another five for CSKA Moscowin 30 Russian Premier League appearances during the 2015-16 season

Musa (23)  is expected to join up with the rest of the Leicester squad at the team training camp in Austria next week.

Meanwhile, CSKA Moscow has agreed a loan move for Ivorian giant striker, Lacina Traore. A deal seen as an ideal replacement for Musa.