Timothy Castagne is set to leave Leicester City with Fulham close to signing him on a permanent deal.
Marco Silva has confirmed that a deal for the Belgian is close.
Castagne joined the Foxes in 2020 and has gone on to make 112 appearances over that three-year spell.
The full back featured for the club as City won an historic FA Cup.
The Belgian hasn’t featured yet under Enzo Maresca in the Championship.
What has Marco Silva said about Timothy Castagne?
The Portuguese manager said a lot, while not saying much.
Speaking before his side’s second round EFL Cup match he discussed the potential move for the Belgian full back.
Although not official, it is nearly there: “It’s not 100 per cent done, but it’s almost done.
“When this happens, I can speak about him.”
Silva made it clear he has been after a full back, and Castagne was one of his ‘first targets’ this summer.
The Cottagers’ boss was happy with the idea of signing him: “If we can get a right-back with the quality of Timothy and his experience and versatility, it will be very good and give us many solutions in terms of positions in the game.
“He’s a very good player and a player I believe will be a great addition for us.”
Castagne was a fan favourite and always gave his best for Leicester City. He wanted to do his best for the club.
Despite him not yet playing this season due to a pending move, he will still represent a loss in the Foxes’ camp.