By . Mike Dawes . Leicester are close to agreeing a £7million move for Brighton forward Leonardo Ulloa. Foxes boss Nigel Pearson is hugely interested in the Argentine centre-forward and the Premier League new-boys have been locked in talks about a switch for weeks. And a breakthrough was understood to have been made yesterday, after agreeing a fee for the 27-year-old. Leonardo Ulloa (left) scored 16 goals in all competitions for Brighton last season . Ulloa celebrates after scoring the winner for Brighton against Nottingham Forest in May . Ulloa arrived at Brighton in January 2013 and has scored 23 goals for the Seagulls since then. But providing he agrees personal terms, which is understood to be a formality, Ulloa is set to leave the Amex Stadium this summer. Highly-valued: Leicester are willing to pay £7million for the 27-year-old Argentinian .
Leicester agree fee with Brighton for 27-year-old striker . Highly-rated Argentine scored 16 goals for The Seagulls last season . Foxes boss Nigel Pearson keen to strengthen his strike force .