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West Ham and Leicester 'involved in Premier League battle to sign Tete from Shakhtar Donetsk'... with the Brazilian 'keen to move in January' despite impressing on loan at Lyon

West Ham and Leicester are reportedly involved in battle to sign winger Tete from Shakhtar Donetsk.

The Brazilian winger who is currently impressing on loan at Ligue 1 side Lyon, was previously the subject of links with a switch to the Premier League back in the summer.

It has now been reported by the Sun that West Ham and Leicester are keeping tabs on the 22-year-old - with the view of a potential move during the January transfer window.

Brazilian winger Tete has been linked with a host of Premier League clubs in recent months
West Ham and Leicester are among a number of Premier League clubs keeping tabs on Tete

The Foxes, as well as Southampton and Brentford, are said to have considered the possibility of making a £25million move back in the summer.