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Jamie Vardy and Ahmed Musa targeted by Fenerbahce as Turkish club look for Robin van Persie successor

Leicester City duo being chased by Istanbul giants as they attempt to lure pair away from the Foxes

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FENERBAHCE are reportedly plotting an audacious double swoop for Leicester City duo Jamie Vardy and Ahmed Musa.

The Turkish giants are looking to bolster their frontline and have identified the Foxes duo as the ideal men.

 Fenerbahce have targeted Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy
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Fenerbahce have targeted Leicester City striker Jamie VardyCredit: Getty Images
 The Turkish giants also want to bring his team-mate Ahmed Musa to Turkey
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The Turkish giants also want to bring his team-mate Ahmed Musa to TurkeyCredit: Getty Images

Current forwards Emmanuel Emenike and Moussa Sow are set to depart the Istanbul-based side.


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And with former Arsenal and Manchester United striker Robin van Persie also expected to depart, Vardy and Musa have emerged as serious potential replacements.

are the outlet that claim Fenerbahce are about to make their move.

England international Vardy, 30, overcame a tricky start to enjoy another fine campaign.

He bagged 18 times in 50 appearances for club and country.

However, Musa has endured a difficult campaign at the King Power Stadium.

The Nigerian international struggled for game time and hit the net on just four occasions for Leicester.

 Robin van Persie is among the strikers expected to leave Fenerbahce this summer
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Robin van Persie is among the strikers expected to leave Fenerbahce this summerCredit: Getty Images
 Jamie Vardy is reportedly viewed as the ideal replacement
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Jamie Vardy is reportedly viewed as the ideal replacementCredit: Rex Features
 Ahmed Musa struggled last season and only found the net four times
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Ahmed Musa struggled last season and only found the net four timesCredit: Getty Images
 Craig Shakespeare is unlikely to sell the duo unless Leicester receive a huge offer
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Craig Shakespeare is unlikely to sell the duo unless Leicester receive a huge offerCredit: PA:Press Association

Fenerbahce hope that the promise of European football next season can entice them away from England.

Plus the opportunity to challenge for the Super League title is also another exciting prospect on offer.

Foxes boss Craig Shakespeare is unlikely to allow either to leave, especially fan favourite Vardy, unless a huge offer is made.

 Harry Maguire is on the verge of completing a £17million deal to the Foxes
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Harry Maguire is on the verge of completing a £17million deal to the FoxesCredit: Reuters

Meanwhile, Leicester are closing in on a £17million move for Hull City defender Harry Maguire.

The 24-year-old has been offered a mega £20.8m contract.

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