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​Leicester fail in bid for Sporting Lisbon striker Slimani

Leicester have had a £25m bid for Islam Slimani turned down by Sporting Lisbon, according to Sky Sports.

The Portuguese side rejected the bid; they want £34m for the striker.

It is understood the Algeria international is keen on moving to the Premier League champions, who look set to sign his Sporting team-mate Adrien Silva.

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