Leicester City have made enquiries for Germany left-back Marvin Plattenhardt, according to reports.

The 26-year-old, a surprise inclusion in Joachim Low’s World Cup squad, is said to be attracting interest from the Premier League after an impressive season for Hertha Berlin.

Plattenhardt, renowned for his pinpoint crosses and dangerous free-kicks, set up eight goals in 38 games for the capital club, earning him a ticket to Russia.

And in the absence of first-choice left-back Jonas Hector, out with illness, Plattenhardt started in Die Mannschaft’s 1-0 defeat to Mexico on Sunday.

As well as World Cup appearances, his club form could also be rewarded with a move to the Premier League.

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Sky Sports report that City have asked about Plattenhardt, who they say is also a target for Everton, as a long-term replacement for Leighton Baines, and Watford.

However, the Liverpool Echo understand Plattenhardt is not on the Toffees’ wishlist, while Bologna left-back Adam Masina has just completed a medical at Vicarage Road.

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Any interest on City’s behalf is likely to be with one eye on next summer.

With Christian Fuchs and Ben Chilwell at the club, City do not need to strengthen at left-back for the upcoming season.

However, Fuchs has already announced that he will leave the King Power Stadium and rejoin his family in New York City when his City contract expires in June 2019.