FA endorse Kramaric work permit application

The 23-year-old HNK Rijeka forward, who has scored 28 goals for club and country this season, is reported to have passed a medical and signed for a club-record fee of 9 million pounds according to British media.

(Reuters)

"The FA endorsement allows the club to apply for clearance from the UK Border Agency. Once a work permit is granted, Andrej's move to Leicester City from Croatian side HNK Rijeka will be made official," the club said in a statement.

Bottom-of-the-table Leicester have struggled since their return to the Premier League but have improved of late winning two and drawing one of their last three league games.

(Reporting By Tom Hayward, editing by Pritha Sarkar)