West Ham United have been made firm favourites to sign Leicester City striker Islam Slimani, according to reports.
The Algerian international spent the second half of last season on loan at Newcastle United, however managed just four appearances during that time, and it looks as though he will soon become surplus to requirements with his parent club also.
In recent weeks, Slimani has been linked with a move back to Portuguese side Sporting, whom he joined the Foxes from. However, due to having insufficient funds to sign the striker permanently, Sporting were relying on a loan deal for the 29-year-old in which Leicester would contribute to his wages.