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Alex Mott·18 November 2019

Leicester eyeing Serie A striker as long-term Jamie Vardy replacement

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Leicester are reportedly eyeing a January move for Fiorentina’s Riccardo Sottil and sent scouts to watch the goalscorer over the weekend.

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Sottil has burst on to the scene this season, playing eight times in all competitions for the Viola as well as representing Italy at under-21 level.

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Scouts from the Foxes were there on Saturday to see the 20-year-old score in the Azzurri’s 3-0 win over Iceland.

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And according to Fox Sports, that performance was enough for the east Midlands outfit to try and make their move this winter.

Leicester are on the hunt for a long-term replacement for Jamie Vardy and see Sottil as the ideal back-up as they chase an unlikely Champions League place.

It’s unclear as to how much Fiorentina value the youngster but initial reports suggest an offer of around €18m could be enough to see the forward join the Premier League side.

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