Coventry City are reportedly closing in on a deal worth more than £17m to sign Switzerland defender Aurele Amenda from Eintracht Frankfurt, according to BBC News.
The 22-year-old centre-back would represent a significant statement of intent from the Championship club, with the reported fee eclipsing Coventry's usual transfer market activity. Amenda, who has established himself as a full international with Switzerland, made the move to Frankfurt as a highly rated prospect and has continued to develop his reputation in the Bundesliga.
While full details of the structure of the deal have yet to be confirmed, BBC News understands the two clubs are edging towards an agreement that would see Amenda swap German football for a switch to the Midlands. Coventry have been active in strengthening their squad as they push for progress up the Championship table, and landing a player of Amenda's profile would underline their ambition heading into the new campaign.
Neither club has yet issued an official statement confirming the transfer.