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Brighton & Hove Albion defender Lewis Dunk reportedly has his eyes on a move to Leicester City this summer, and would be devastated if he doesn’t get a move to the King Power Stadium.

The Foxes are desperate to keep hold of England centre-back Harry Maguire having already turned down a bid from Manchester United, but should they sell the 26-year-old, Dunk is said to seen as an ideal replacement.

According to our sister title the Mirror, Dunk is keen on a move to the East Midlands and join up with Brendan Rodgers’ Foxes, who are currently out in Evian on their pre-season trip.

Dunk is understood to be valued at between £30m and £40m by Albion, which would represent around half of any likely fee City would possibly get for Maguire, should they eventually opt to do business with the Old Trafford giants.

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“Brighton defender Lewis Dunk has got his heart set on Leicester this summer and would be devastated if it doesn’t happen,” says John Cross.

“New boss Brendan Rodgers is doing great things at the King Power and has Dunk lined up if the Foxes do sell Harry Maguire.”

Despite claims Dunk is angling for a move to the King Power, he spoke earlier this week about becoming captain at the AMEX Stadium, following Bruno’s retirement.

"We haven’t spoken about the captaincy yet, but fingers crossed we’ll have that chat and hopefully I’ll take the armband — we’ll wait and see,” he told Brighton's official website.

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“Bruno is a tough person to follow, but we’d be slightly different captains. He was more of a talker on the pitch, whereas I’m more about showing how much it means.

“I try to lead by example on the pitch and get everyone to follow. Of course I still have to do the talking on and off the field as well, but I think I’d enjoy having the extra responsibility.

“Last year I had the armband quite a lot when Bruno wasn’t playing and it gives you that extra boost.

“There’s slightly more pressure, because everyone’s looking at you, you’re the captain and you’ve got to lead by example.”