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Leicester City are interested in signing Bologna forward Simone Verdi, according to reports coming out of Italy.

Corriere Di Bologna suggest that City have inquired about the Italian international.

City are reportedly facing competition from both Premier League and Serie A sides for Verdi’s signature. Watford are thought to be interested, whilst Napoli, Inter Milan and Roma are all vying to sign him.

His contract with Bologna runs until the summer of 2021.

Verdi, who can operate either on the wing or in attack, has enjoyed his most prolific campaign this year having scored seven goals in Serie A in 25 appearances. He has also provided seven assists in that time. In total, he has made 55 appearances in his time with Bologna, netting 13 times and providing 12 assists.

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After progressing through AC Milan’s youth system, Verdi has gone on to represent Torino, Empoli and Carpi in his native Italy as well has having a short loan spell at Spanish outfit SD Eibar.

He made his debut for the Italian national team last year with a one minute cameo in a 2-1 victory over the Netherlands but has only made one further appearance since.

It has been reported that Napoli agreed a deal to sign the player in January but Verdi rejected the move.