Leicester City are eyeing Southampton striker Shane Long.

The Sun says Long has emerged as a surprise target for Leicester.

But the Foxes would have to cough up £25million for him.

Boss Claudio Ranieri believes Long, 29, can replace Jamie Vardy when his squad needs rotating. Liverpool are also interested.

Pescara striker Gianluca Lapadula and Sporting Lisbon hitman Islam Slimani are also on their radar.