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Claudio Ranieri has made a £2m move for Nigel de Jong - and is offering a £1m bonus if Leicester reach the Champions League.

It is the first time that Leicester have even had to think about making the top four but they are now having to budget for their unexpected European push.

They are discussing a £2m switch with the £1m add-on if Leicester reach the top four and qualify for the Champions League.

Leicester boss Ranieri sees AC Milan midfielder De Jong, 31, as a potential replacement for Gokhan Inler who is a target for Schalke.

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Inler, 31, is fed-up of not starting regularly for Leicester who beat off competition from Schalke in the summer to sign the Swiss midfielder.

Former Manchester City midfielder De Jong is seen as the perfect replacement as he is tough tackling, experienced and has also played at the top level.

Dutch international De Jong is open for a return to the Premier League as Leicester also look to bolster their squad for the run-in.