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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.

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.

Rugani has played nearly 100 times for the Italian club since making his debut in 2014, also having a loan spell with Empoli.

Leicester have also previously been linked with his Juventus team-mate Merih Demiral.

Demiral, also a centre-back, is in a similar situation, having not figured much this season.

The Telegraph reports: "The Foxes have asked about Rugani and team-mate Merih Demiral as neither are figuring in Maurizio Sarri’s plans for the Italian champions.

"They are considering a move for one of Sarri’s centre-backs when the January transfer window opens, with Rodgers looking to bolster a defence that has relied on Jonny Evans and Caglar Soyuncu this season.

"Premier League clubs are expected to rival them for either players, however, when they become available."