Manchester United rocked as Claudio Ranieri prepares £23m Leicester bid

LEICESTER will renew their interest in CSKA Moscow striker Ahmed Musa when the transfer window reopens this summer.

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Leicester to trigger Ahmed Musa's £23m release clause in the summer

That is according to the Daily Mirror, who claim the Foxes are prepared to meet the Nigeria international's £22.8million release clause to land him.

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The Premier League leaders made a number of bids for the 23-year-old in January - the latest believed to be £18.7m - but they were all turned down by CSKA.

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Manchester United have also been linked with a move for Musa, who has 10 goals to his name this term, and are thought to be keen on securing his services ahead of next season.

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But Leicester boss Claudio Ranieri is reportedly desperate to get there first as he prepares for the likelihood of Champions League football next term.

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Claudio Ranieri hopes to beat Louis van Gaal to Ahmed Musa's signature

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Ahmed Musa has scored 10 goals for CSKA Moscow this season

Musa's agent revealed last month that pacey striker would be interested in a move to the King Power Stadium, but only if Leicester tabled a big move.

Tony Harris said: "Playing in England is tempting for each player, and Musa is no exception. He would willingly go there. If there is a suitable offer, he would certainly consider it."

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