Islam Slimani has asked Leicester City to cut short his loan spell at Monaco in order for him to join Manchester United.

The Foxes want £4m from United to sign the Algerian on loan.

United are desperate to sign a forward after a serious injury to Marcus Rashford.

The Daily Mail says Slimani, 31, is pushing for a move to Old Trafford.

He has scored seven goals in 13 appearances for the Ligue 1 club this season.