Striker Andrej Kramaric is closing in on a move from Rijeka to Leicester City with the Croatian club claiming the deal is almost done subject to a work permit.

Rijeka said on Twitter that a three-and-a-half year deal for the player had been finalised but Sky sources understand that Leicester claim the announcement is premature and a deal is unlikely to be completed on Wednesday.

Chelsea were also reported to be interested in signing the Croatia international but it appears the 23-year-old may be heading to the other end of the Premier League table by joining Leicester at the King Power Stadium.

Kramaric joined Dinamo Zagreb as a six-year-old and made his debut at the age of 17 in 2009 before being shipped out on loan to Lokomotiva Zagreb, where he averaged nearly a goal every two games.

When Kramaric's return to Dinamo hit the rocks, Rijeka were quick to step in and secure his services in August 2013, signalling the start of the most fruitful period in the striker's career and resulting in a full senior debut for Croatia.

He scored 37 league goals in 42 games and took those totals to 55 in 66 games across domestic cups and European competition.