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Al Sadd striker Baghdad Bounedjah wanted by Leicester

Al Sadd striker Baghdad Bounedjah is being linked with Leicester City.

Stade El Doha says the 27-year-old striker would be available for £10m, and has been heavily linked with Championship side Leeds United in recent months.

Ligue 1 side Marseille has also been credited with an interest in the Al Sadd frontman who has scored 60 goals for club and country this year, outscoring Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

In 13 league games for Al Sadd this season, Bounedjah has scored an impressive 26 goals, including seven in a 10-1 win over Al Arabi in August.

Bounedjah has also made 19 appearances for his country, scoring seven goals including a brace against Tanzania in March this year.

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