Mainz forward Shinji Okazaki has welcomed interest from Leicester City.

The Japan international has been linked with the Foxes this week.

"I haven't heard all the details personally and I am not overvaluing myself but obviously it is nice to get that kind of offer," Okazaki said.

"It has been a dream of mine since my youth to play in the Premier League and I have been watching the Premier League since I turned pro.

"I am not saying that the level is higher than the Bundesliga but the leagues have a different kind of quality and different culture."