Leicester City & Southampton locked in battle for Portuguese ace rated best performing player in Turkish league

Leicester City and Southampton have both been in talks with Galatasaray star Bruma according to football agent Ibrahim Polat.

Polat is an agent at Marco Kirdemir Sport Management who are representing Bruma.

The agent confirmed that both clubs are interested in his client.

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“Southampton and Leicester City have registered an interest and we have held talks,” Polat told Eren Sarigul of Turkish-Football writing for ESPN.

“Bruma is keen on the Premier League and we will be holding further talks next month.

“Everything will become clearer regarding his future in May.”

Bruma will have just 12 months remaining on his contract at the end of the season and has yet to sign an extension.

Galatasaray will consider offers for Bruma if a new contract deal is not agreed.

The 22-year-old Portuguese ace is currently the best rated player in the league according to Whoscored.

Bruma has been awarded Man of the Match on seven occasions in the league this season.

The former Sporting Lisbon winger has eight goals and eight assists in all competitions for the Lions this season.