Leicester City’s record signing Islam Slimani has been allowed by the Foxes to join Newcastle United on loan until the end of the season.
The 29-year-old striker was a marquee signing in the aftermath of Leicester’s triumphant Premier League season in 2015-16, with the former league champions paying Sporting CP close to £28million to bring the Algeria international to King Power Stadium.
Slimani scored seven goals in 23 league appearances in his first season at Leicester but has found his opportunities increasingly limited since Claude Puel was installed as manager in October 2017.
