Leicester reject £7million Sunderland bid for Leonardo Ulloa as David Moyes admits striker signing is 'priority'

David Moyes has admitted signing a striker is his No 1 priority - but may have to admit defeat in his bid to land Leicester City striker Leonardo Ulloa.
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Victor Anichebe's knee injury have left Sunderland short of attacking options as they battle to avoid relegation from the Premier League.

Black Cats boss Moyes is hopeful of adding a new forward to his squad before tomorrow's 11pm transfer deadline, having already moved to sign Everton duo Bryan Oviedo and Darron Gibson.

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However, Leicester have turned down a bid from Sunderland for Ulloa, believed to be around £7million, with Claudio Ranieri insisting the champions won't be selling him this month.

Moyes said: "We've made an offer, offers for him (Ulloa). We're not sure if we're going to get him or not.

"We've spoken to Leicester a couple of times.

"We'd like to add a striker because of Victor's injury. It's become a little bit of a priority."

Moyes was more forthcoming on the swoop of two players he signed while manager at Everton, however.

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Oviedo will replace Van Aanholt at left-back after the Dutchman's move to Crystal Palace was confirmed in a deal worth up to £14million, while Gibson will provide competition for places in midfield.

Both players are undergoing medicals today, with their signings expected to be announced later today.

He said: "It's going well. Hopefully in the next hour or two we'll be able to confirm but they're not done yet."