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Leicester appeal to FIFA as they attempt to complete Adrien Silva deal

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Leicester have lodged an appeal with FIFA in an attempt to finally complete Adrien Silva’s transfer from Sporting Lisbon.

World football’s governing body refused to sanction the £22million deadline day move after paperwork was submitted 14 seconds late.

But Leicester’s lawyers have been working on proposals to argue for an overrule in the three weeks since and FIFA is now in receipt of the club’s arguments.

Leicester have appealed to FIFA to allowu00a0Adrien Silva (centre) to complete his move to the club
Leicester have appealed to FIFA to allow Adrien Silva (centre) to complete his move to the club

Silva has been training alone rather than with the rest of Craig Shakespeare’s first team squad as the wrangle has dragged on and the Leicester manager is becoming exasperated at the situation.