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Leicester City have been linked with a move for West Bromwich Albion forward Jay Rodriguez.

The Baggies reportedly inserted a £5million release clause into his contract when they were relegated to thank Rodriguez for sticking around to help them challenge for promotion, according to the Telegraph.

Burnley and Bournemouth have also been credited with an interest in the 29 year-old as well as the Foxes, who netted 22 goals in the Championship last season as West Brom lost out in the play-off semi-finals to Aston Villa.

He joined the club for around £12m two years ago, with Burnley said to have offered £16m last summer to bring the England international back to Turf Moor following West Brom's relegation from the Premier League after ten years in the top flight.

But what more do we know about him?

Who is he?

Jay Enrique Rodriguez was born on July 29, 1989 in Burnley.

Rodriguez stands at 6 ft 1 in tall and is a right-footed forward who can operate as a centre-forward or on the wings.

Of Spanish descent through his father, Rodriguez began his career for his hometown club Burnley, progressing through their youth academy and spent five years at Turf Moor.

He moved to Southampton in 2012, where he earned an England call-up, before joining current club West Brom two years ago.

What's his career been like so far?

Rodgriguez has been around a while, making his debut for Burnley in December 2007.

He spent five successful seasons with the Clarets, netting 41 goals in 128 matches and earning himself a move to the Premier League.

Commanding a £7m fee, Rodriguez joined the Saints and scored 35 goas in 126 games during his time on the south coast, earning himself a call-up to the England squad.

He moved to West Brom after five campaigns with Southampton and tasted relegation two seasons ago at The Hawthorns.

(Image: Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

What type of player is he?

He isn't a prolific goalscorer, although 112 career goals isn't a bad return, but he'll net you a few if you give him the service.

He's a diligent worker and can finish off a chance, as his highlight reel during his time at Southampton shows.

Rodriguez can use his head, too, which would make him a bargain replacement for the outgoing Shinji Okazaki as City boss Brendan Rodgers looks to bolster his forward line.

At the reported £5million price tag, he wouldn't break the bank either.