Leicester are preparing a bid for Fiorentina attacker Josip Ilicic, with a January move a possibility, reports Calciomercato.
The 28-year-old has been in poor form for the Viola this season, registering just three league assists in seven starts, and has failed to hit the back of the net so far.
Ilicic is contracted to the Serie A side until 2021, but Fiorentina are now considering whether to cash in on the Slovenian in the New Year or wait until the summer.
The Foxes are looking to strengthen in the final third when January rolls around with their title defence faltering in the opening weeks.
Leicester have the money available to fund a move for Ilicic and could make an opening offer in the New Year to convince their Serie A counterparts to sell.
Given Ilicic’s rumoured unhappiness at Fiorentina, a Premier League switch is certainly on the cards if they player wants out of the club.
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