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Report: Leicester eye Ivan Toney as Jamie Vardy replacement

Brendan Rodgers is keen to bring Ivan Toney to the King Power Stadium as Leicester City consider potential long-term replacements for Jamie Vardy, .

🍬Vardy continues to prove to be one of the most lethal goalscorers in the Premier League. He has scored 12 times and contributed five assists in the top flight this season.

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ജHowever, the former England international turned 34 last month. And Rodgers is apparently making plans for when the time comes for Vardy to step aside.

, Toney is the player Leicester want.

🎐The former Newcastle United youngster has been a revelation at Brentford this season. He tops the Championship scoring charts with 24 goals for the Bees.

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𒁏The report notes that he is currently valued at around Β£25 million. And Thomas Frank’s men will face a battle to keep him should they fail to get promoted.

ΰΌΊBrentford remain in the top two currently. However, they have now lost their last three. They are above Watford on goal difference. Meanwhile, Swansea – who are one point back – have two games in hand over the sides above.

🌜What will certainly encourage Leicester is that Brentford have tended to be prepared to sell their best players in recent years.

πŸ’¦Of course, Toney will demand an eye-watering fee. And convincing him to leave will not be easy should Brentford get across the line in the promotion race.

πŸ‰But if Leicester believe that he could fill the void that Vardy will one day leave, they will surely do all they can to get something done.