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The January transfer window will soon be closed - with clubs scrambling to get their deals over the line.

Leicester City are still likely to strengthen their squad before Friday night's deadline, with a host of players already being tipped to move to the King Power Stadium.

The Foxes have been linked with a number of names so far this window - and we have a full list below we have been updating throughout the month.

Here's who City have been linked with...

Edmond Tapsoba

Leicester City could be set to bring in some defensive cover.

According to Portuguese reports, both Leicester City and Wolverhampton Wanderers are interested in signing defender Edmond Tapsoba from Vitória Guimarães.

O Jogo states that Bayer Leverkusen are also involved in a bidding war. The German side have reportedly made an €18 million offer for the defender. The paper goes on to report that Leicester and Wolves have raised their offers to €20 million.

The 20 year-old has made 16 appearances in Primeira Liga and has scored four goals this season.

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Brandon Taylor

Leicester City are one of four Premier League clubs reportedly showing an interest in Sunderland defender Brandon Taylor.

The Foxes are "ready to make a move" for the 20-year-old centre-back, according to TEAMtalk.

Everton, Southampton and Bournemouth are also said to be keen on the youngster.

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Ben Davies

Leicester City are considering a move for Preston North End defender Ben Davies.

That's according to Sun journalist Alan Nixon, who says Davies is on the Foxes' back-up list.

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Nixon concurs with recent talk that Southampton defender Jannik Vestergaard is City's main target on a loan deal.

He says the Foxes have offered a large loan fee with an option to buy at the end of the season and Southampton are considering taking the deal to help fund their own transfer business this month.

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Jannik Vestergaard

Leicester City are reportedly showing an interest in signing Southampton defender Jannik Vestergaard this month.

The Foxes are preparing to make a £15m bid for the Saints defender before the end of this month’s transfer window, according to a report in The Sun.

The report adds that Southampton may consider selling the Denmark defender this month, after their recent run of results has steered them clear of the relegation zone.

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Ibrahima Diallo

French Ligue 1 side Brest have received a €16m bid from Leicester City for 20-year-old midfielder Ibrahima Diallo, say reports in France.

Earlier this week, Grégory Lorenzi, the sporting director at Stade Brestois, revealed that Leicester and Sevilla were both interested in the defensive midfielder.

Diallo has made 20 appearances for Brest so far this season and has been on the receiving end of plenty of attention from across Europe.

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Dani Olmo

Leicester City were reportedly in the race to sign Spanish youngster Dani Olmo.

But he has now joined RB Peipzig.

Steven Bergwijn

The Foxes were also linked with a move for the Dutch forward - but he ended up joining Tottenham Hotspur from PSV Eindhoven.

Bertrand Traore

Leicester City have been linked with a move for Olympique Lyon striker Bertrand Traore.

French publication Foot Mercato , via Sport Witness , claim City are interested in the former Chelsea man along with Premier League rivals AFC Bournemouth and West Ham United.

The report adds that the Hammers have already spoken to Traore's agent while City would like to loan him in with a view to buying him in the summer.

Bournemouth, meanwhile, have recently been linked with a €35 million move for the 24-year-old.

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Max Kruse

The German international only joined the Turkish club in the summer on a free transfer from Werder Bremen – but is already been linked elsewhere.

Turkish media outlet Haber Global claims Leicester are one of three clubs interested in signing the 31-year-old.

Bayern Leverkusen and Read Betis are the other two named, however the report claims that the player does not want to leave

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Serhou Guirassy

Leicester City and Aston Villa are keeping an eye on Amiens attacker Serhou Guirassy, say reports.

The 23-year-old Frenchman moved back to Ligue 1 in the summer for a fee of £5.4m after impressing in Germany with FC Koln.

His current contract will keep him with Amiens until 2022, but that has not stopped the Foxes registering interest, claim Mail Online.

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Leon Knight

Leicester City are reportedly showing an interest in signing young defender Leon King from Glasgow Rangers.

According to the Scottish Sun, Arsenal and Newcastle United have joined the race to sign the highly-rated youngster, along with the Foxes.

The report adds that King, who recently turned 16, is considering a new contract from Gers after turning down an initial offer last year.

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Luke Shaw

Leicester City have reportedly an an enquiry to Manchester United over the availability of defender Luke Shaw.

According to The Mirror, the Foxes have asked the Red Devils about the England international, as interest in Ben Chilwell continues to gather pace.

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Manchester City, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur have all been credited with an interest in the Foxes left-back in recent weeks.

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Wahi Faghir

Danish publication Ekstra Bladet claim City have had an offer for Wahid Faghir turned down.

It is said the offer, which was rejected out of hand, was just under £1 million.

Vejle Boldklub, Faghir's club, reckon he is worth more.

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Moussa Wague

Leicester City were said to be in talks with Barcelona over a loan move for full-back Moussa Wague.

Though, that particular rumour has been dispelled by Brendan Rodgers.

“I have a top European full-back in Ricardo Pereira and I have a young guy behind him in James Justin, who is a fantastic talent,” said the City boss.

“We don’t have any need for a right-back.”

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Odsonne Edouard

Leicester City are reportedly considering making a move to sign Celtic striker Odsonne Edouard.

According to the Daily Record, Foxes boss Brendan Rodgers is keen on reuniting with the forward he worked with while in Scotland, and is prepared to make a £30m offer to lure him to the King Power Stadium.

However, the report adds that Leicester will not be making a move for the Frenchman this month, and will instead wait until the summer to try and get his signature.

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It is also being claimed that Celtic have informed Rodgers that they have no intention of allowing their talismanic striker to leave at any price this month.

Rodgers is reportedly looking for a long-term successor to Jamie Vardy at the King Power, with Edouard the player who fits the bill.

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Roberto Alvarado

Leicester City are reportedly interested in signing highly-rated midfielder Roberto Alvarado this month.

According to Football Insider, the Foxes are one of a number of clubs credited with an interest in the Mexico international, and are contemplating making a move during this month’s transfer window.

Crystal Palace have also been mentioned, along with Atalanta, Lyon and Dutch duo PSV Eindhoven and Ajax.

It is being claimed that Alvarado could be available for a fee in the region of £11m this month.

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Bruno Davidson

Leicester City are set to miss out on the signature of Scottish hot prospect Bruno Davidson.

The 15-year-old, who is not 16 until April, is reportedly wanted by a number of Premier League clubs, but the Daily Record say he will join Celtic on a three-year contract.

Davidson, described as a 'versatile attacker', is said to have spent a week on trial with City and represented their under-16s in a 3-1 win over West Ham.

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Hakan Calhanoglu

Leicester City are eyeing a move for AC Milan winger Hakan Calhanoglu, according to reports in both Italy and Turkey.

The Foxes have also been linked with Calhanoglu’s compatriot, 21-year-old defender Merih Demiral, who plies his trade with Milan’s Serie A rivals Juventus with suggestions the Premier League title chasers are keen to get the pair for €50m.

Turkish international Calhanoglu joined the Rossoneri in a deal worth €24m in 2017 from Bayer Leverkusen immediately being handed the famous number 10 jersey at the San Siro Stadium, though it now appears his future could be away from the Italian giants.

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Daniele Rugani

Leicester City have been linked with a January swoop for Italy international Daniele Rugani.

The Foxes are "weighing up a move" for the Juventus central defender, according to The Telegraph.

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Rugani - capped seven times by his country - has found his first-team chances limited under former Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri this season.

The 25-year-old has made only one appearance in Serie A so far this term, and two in the Champions League.

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Sam McCallum

Coventry City boss Mark Robins says he would have expected to have received word from either Liverpool, Leeds United or Leicester City were they expecting to make an approach for teenage defender Sam McCallum this January.

The 19-year-old has been in fine form for the Sky Blues this term, attracting plenty of attention from Premier League and Championship clubs including Aston Villa and West Bromwich Albion.

But McCallum's manager is not expecting him to depart this January and says he has heard nothing from any of the clubs.

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Merih Demiral

Leicester City were understood to be keen on Turkish defender Merih Demiral.

But interest all-but ended in the Juventus starlet after he suffered an ACL injury.

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Jarrod Bowen

Leicester City are reportedly in pole position to land Hull City ace Jarrod Bowen.

The Foxes are "set to win the chase" for the £10million-rated forward, according to The Sunday Mirror.

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Leeds United are also said to be keen on signing the 22-year-old, along with Newcastle and Southampton.

However, the latest report states: "Leicester are pushing hardest to land him next month and the King Power looks his likely destination."

Vedat Muriqi

Leicester City have been linked with a move for Fenerbahce striker Vedat Muriqi.

According to Turkish media outlet HaberGlobal, via Sport Witness, City were at Fenerbache's 5-2 defeat of Genclerbirligi in the Turkish Super Lig in December.

Muriqi netted twice for Ersun Yanal's side, his latest goals of a fine season for fifth-placed Fener.

The 25-year-old has scored 11 goals in 17 matches in all competitions for his new side, who he joined in July from Caykur Rizespor.

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Macauley Bonne

Leicester City have been linked with a move for Charlton Athletic striker Macauley Bonne.

Radio station talkSPORT say City, as well as Premier League rivals Newcastle United, are all expressing an interest in the former Leyton Orient man.

Championship promotion-chasers Fulham have also been touted as possible suitors for the 24-year-old.

The report adds that Steve Bruce's side are at the front of the queue given the possibility they can offer him more of a realistic prospect of first-team football given City and Fulham's standings in their respective Leagues.

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Chris Smalling

Leicester City have been linked with a move for Manchester United defender Chris Smalling.

The Foxes are "keeping tabs on" and the 29-year-old centre-back ahead of a possible summer swoop, according to The Mirror.

Arsenal and Everton are also said to be interested in the England international.

Smalling is currently on loan at Italian club Roma, and it looks like his future may lie away from Old Trafford and United have reportedly put an £18m price tag on the player.

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Dwight McNeil

Burnley chairman Mike Garlick insists Dwight McNeil will not be sold during the January transfer window.

Leicester City have been linked with a £30m swoop for the highly-rated Clarets winger.

Manchester United, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Italian giants Juventus are also reported to be interested in the 20-year-old.

But Garlick has stated that the Clarets do not need to sell one of their most prized assets this month.

“One thing we won’t be looking to do is put everything we’ve achieved at risk by selling any of our key players," he wrote in Burnley's matchday programme.

“To that end I saw recently some reports of Dwight McNeil attracting interest, and understandably so after the start to the season that he has made.

“But there’s no way we will be looking to sell such an important player, who continues to grow in stature and is such an important part of what Sean (Dyche) is continually trying to build here."

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Robin Koch

Leicester City have been linked with a January move for Germany defender Robin Koch.

The SC Freiburg centre-back - who has played every minute of his side's Bundesliga campaign so far this season - saw his eye-catching form rewarded with a first cap last month against Argentina, while he has been involved for Joachim Low's Germans during the current international break.

The Sun reported that Koch is on Brendan Rodgers' radar over a potential transfer in the new year to bolster his defensive ranks, despite the impressive displays of Caglar Soyuncu and Jonny Evans so far in 2019-20.

The report adds that "Foxes scouts tracked Koch during the international break when he played in his country's win over Belarus but was an unused sub against Northern Ireland."

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Salif Sane

Leicester City are "still watching" Schalke centre-back Salif Sane after making a summer enquiry for the Senegalese international, according to reports.

City searched high and low for a new central defender in August after selling Harry Maguire to Manchester United for a club-record £80m.

LeicestershireLive understands City had a £30m offer for Burnley’s James Tarkowski turned down, while contact was made with Bournemouth over Nathan Ake. There were also reports of interest in Juventus’s Merih Demiral, before they settled with their current options, Caglar Soyuncu promoted to partner Jonny Evans.

Now, the Athletic say City asked about the availability of Schalke's Sane in the summer and retain an interest as they look to sign a centre-back in January.

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Akinkumni Amoo

Leicester City are reportedly set to battle European giants Bayern Munich, Real Madrid and Paris Saint Germain for the signature of a Nigerian youngster dubbed 'little Messi', according to All Nigerian Soccer.

Seventeen-year-old Akinkumni Amoo caught the attention of some of the world's biggest clubs after he impressed during the under-17s World Cup in Brazil last summer and has now been linked with a January move to the King Power Stadium.

The right winger is yet to make a professional appearance but that has not stopped clubs taking a keen interest in his services, including those from the Premier League.

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Emmanuel Dennis

The January transfer window is coming into view and the rumours are flowing.

This week, Leicester City have been linked with a move for Club Brugge striker Emmanuel Dennis.

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According to French journalist Manu Lonjon, Dennis is a winter window priority for Brendan Rodgers and discussions are already under way between City and Club Brugge.

Dennis would cost between €20m and €23 (£17m to £20m).

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Kristoffer Ajer

Celtic defender Kristoffer Ajer has opened up about his future amid reported interest from Leicester City.

The Foxes had been credited with an interest in the Norwegian centre-back prior to the January transfer window opening, along with Southampton and Serie A giants AC Milan.

Leicester could look to strengthen in the transfer market this month, with the centre-back position to most talked about area in need of extra firepower.

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Habibou Diallo

Leicester City are being linked with a move for Metz forward Habibou Diallo, but face competition for his signature.

According to The Express, the Foxes are lining up a January move for the 24-year-old, who has been in impressive form for in Ligue 1 this season.

It is being claimed that Metz are looking for £7m for Diallo, who has scored 10 goals so far this season and is the second-highest scorer in the French league behind Monaco’s Wissam Ben Yedder.

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The report also links Newcastle United with the Senegalese international, with manager Steve Bruce thought to have included Diallo in his plans for the January transfer window.

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Noussair Mazraoui

Leicester City have been linked with a move for Ajax defender Noussair Mazraoui.

The Foxes are said to be one of several clubs monitoring the Morocco international, alongside Premier League rivals Tottenham Hotspur, Valencia and Roma.

Mazraoui, 21, has played over 50 matches for the Dutch giants, having graduated from the club's youth ranks.

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Ronald Sobowale

Leicester City are said to be one of a number of clubs tracking non-League striker Ronald Sobowale.

The 22-year-old is currently on trial with Sky Bet Championship side Middlesbrough as he looks to earn a professional deal.

According to the Daily Mail, Leicester, Watford, West Bromwich Albion and Fulham are also interested in the London-born forward, who is the cousin of Bayern Munich star David Alaba.

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Victor Osimhen

Leicester City reportedly tried to sign Lille forward Victor Osimhen during Eduardo Macia's time as head of recruitment at the King Power Stadium.

Macia left City earlier this year for Bordeaux, having joined the club in September 2016 after stints with Valencia, Liverpool, Olympiacos, Fiorentina and Real Betis.

Osimhen was with Wolfsburg at the time City reportedly wanted to sign the 20-year-old and he has subsequently joined Lille after a spell with Belgian side RSC Charleroi.

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Karem Baykus

Leicester City are being linked with young Trabzonspor midfielder Kerem Baykus.

The 19-year-old has been catching the eye for the Turkish club's under-19 side, scoring four times and notching two assists in his 16 appearances so far, across a range of attacking midfield positions.

According to Turkish publication Fotospor,the Foxes have set up a scouting team in Turkey, with Baykus one player said to have piqued their interest.

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Omar Elabdellaoui

Leicester City are being linked with a move for former Manchester City defender Omar Elabdellaoui.

The 27-year-old Norway international - who currently plays for and captains Olympiacos - is reportedly interesting a string of Premier League sides, according to the Daily Mail.

The report says Aston Villa, Watford, Bournemouth and Burnley are also considering a transfer move for Elabdellaoui next summer, with the ex-City man's current contract set to expire at the end of the 2019-20 campaign.

It adds that Celtic and Crystal Palace were interested parties over the summer - and the Foxes have previously been linked.

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Ronan Darcy

Leicester City are keen on signing Bolton Wanderers youngster Ronan Darcy.

That's according to The Sun, who claim City have their eyes on the 18-year-old striker.

Though, they are not alone with Scottish Premier League giants Rangers also linked by Football Insider.

Darcy has already featured for Bolton's senior team seven times in the league, despite his youth - the club's financial troubles paving the way for youngsters to make their mark.

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Stephane Diarra

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Leicester City are reportedly keen on signing midfielder Stephane Diarra from French side Le Mans.

According to L'Equipe , the Foxes are one of a number of clubs interested in the 20-year-old who currently plays in the second tier of French football.

Premier League side Newcastle United have also been credited with an interest in the player, along with Scottish Premiership champions Celtic.

Diarra has made 16 appearances for Le Mans this term, scoring three goals and providing two assists for his team mates.

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Ben White

Leicester City are reportedly interested in Brighton & Hove Albion defender Ben White - who is impressing on loan at Leeds United.

Marcelo Bielsa's side have conceded just 24 goals to date, and White's performances are said to have caught the eye of several Premier League clubs ahead of the January transfer window.

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