Leicester have now received a formal written offer for Muzzy Izzet from Boro, have agreed on a fee and are to allow Muzzy to talk to Boro at the end of the week when he returns from international duty with Turkey.

On the official site, City chairman John Elsom said:

"We have given permission for Middlesbrough to open discussions with Muzzy.

"The club received a written bid from Middlesbrough which we are in broad agreement with although there are a couple of small matters still to be finalised."

Under the terms of his arrival at Filbert Street from Chelsea five years ago, City must pay the Stamford Bridge club 27 per cent of any transfer profit - approximately £1.4million if the £6m fee is agreed between Boro and City.

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