Adrien Silva leaves Portugal squad amid Leicester reports

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Reportedly a target for Leicester City, Adrien Silva has been granted permission to leave Portugal's training camp until Friday.

Adrien Silva has been allowed to leave the Portugal squad amid reports that he is closing in on a move to Leicester City.

The 28-year-old has emerged as a rumoured target for Craig Shakespeare's side during the final hours of the transfer window.

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"[Head coach] Fernando Santos and the FPF have authorised the player Adrien Silva to absent himself from the national team until Friday."

The Sporting midfielder will reportedly cost Leicester in the region of £22m if a deal can be finalised.