Leicester City boss Sven Goran Eriksson is willing to go to £4.5 million for Everton striker Jermaine Beckford.
The Daily Express says Eriksson is battling to seal a £4.5m deal for Beckford.
Southampton are also keen on the striker, who is reluctant to drop into the Championship.
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