Leicester City have signed England Under-20 international Demarai Gray from championship side Birmingham City, the Premier League club said on their website yesterday.

The 19-year-old winger has agreed a four and a half year contract with Leicester who are second in the table after an outstanding first half of the season.

“It’s been my dream to play in the Premier League since I started playing football so I’m very happy to join the club,” Gray said.

“It’s a great club. The facilities are great and for a player like me it’s an ideal place for me to improve.”

Leicester are two points behind leaders Arsenal after 20 games.

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