from mr excalibur on the other site:
Premiership club's Leicester City and Portsmouth are on the trail of Tromso's giant Hungarian striker Peter Kovacs.
The player's agent, Gary Stephens, has confirmed that both clubs are keen on his client and that a host of managers have been invited to look at the player in a pre-season training camp at La Manga.
The robust forward has made no secret of his desire to play in England and in November 2003, Kovacs had an impressive but ultimately unsuccessful trial at First Division Sunderland.
The 25-year-old has a contract with the Norwegian club until 2005 but with the Tippeliga outfit struggling financially, a fee of around £400,000 would likely secure his services.
''Both Portsmouth and Leicester want to see Peter,'' confirmed Stephens to Nordlys.
''Leicester looked at him in Cyprus in February and they liked what they saw there. Hopefully, they will continue their interest after the La Manga visit.''
If Kovacs impresses in La Manga it is likely that the player would be offered a trial in England before any permanent deal was concluded.
Kovacs admits that he is excited by a possible move to The Premiership and earmarks Leicester as a possibility for a summer move.
''I will meet Gary Stephens at La Manga to hear of the latest interest,'' Kovacs told TV2 Nettavisen.
''It's flattering to be connected with Leicester. I understand Les Ferdinand is to retire after this season, so they will be looking for a big and strong forward. I would fit in there.''
According to speculation in the Norwegian press, Glasgow Rangers, Sunderland, Ipswich and Nottingham Forest have also shown an interest in Kovacs.