Leicester City are eyeing Barcelona defender Marlon.

The Sun says the Foxes will make a daring £18million move for Barcelona's Brazilian defender Marlon.

Leicester have been watching the centre-half, 22, during his loan spell at French side Nice, where he has gone for two seasons with an option to buy.

Leicester could step in now, halfway through that arrangement, and pay the same money that Nice have agreed — with more wages to tempt the player.

Classy Marlon may be interested in the Premier League, although Leicester would also have to spend huge sums for his work permit.

The Brazil Under-20 ace is uncapped at senior level.