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Leicester's Sven-Goran Eriksson close to Everton's Jermaine Beckford
LEICESTER boss Sven-Goran Eriksson was close to sealing a £4.5m deal for Everton striker Jermaine Beckford.
As the transfer window closes, Leicester have set their sights on Beckford.
Despite Beckford not wanting to move from Everton, the club are keen to free up the extra money for other keys purchases during the season.
Leicester are looking to draw the striker to King Power Stadium,