Luis Hernandez nearing Leicester exit after completing medical with Malaga - Sky sources

By Rob Dorsett

Image: Luis Hernandez is on the verge of joining Malaga, Sky sources understand

Leicester City defender Luis Hernandez is close to agreeing a deal to join La Liga side Malaga – just seven months after coming to England - according to Sky sources.

Sky Sports News HQ understands Hernandez has now completed a medical in Spain, and only has to agree personal terms before signing his new contract.

The 27-year-old was Leicester's first signing of last summer, following their sensational Premier League title win, and the versatile defender agreed a four-year deal.

Image: Hernandez has started just two Premier League games this season

But the former Sporting Gijon man has only started two Premier League games this season for the Foxes and his last appearance was at Bournemouth on December 13.

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His move to Spain could be completed in the next 48 hours.

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