Leicester City are ramping up their interest in Fiorentina attacking midfielder Josip Ilicic, according to La Nazione.
The Florence-based newspaper claims Claudio Ranieri has set his sights firmly on the Slovenia international.
The 28-year-old is only under contract until 2018 and has been at the Stadio Franchi since 2013.
This season he scored 15 goals with six assists between Serie A and the Europa League.
A left-footed free kick specialist, Ilicic has been linked with Leicester for some time.
Leicester City are ramping up their interest in Fiorentina attacking midfielder Josip Ilicic, according to La Nazione.
The Florence-based newspaper claims Claudio Ranieri has set his sights firmly on the Slovenia international.
The 28-year-old is only under contract until 2018 and has been at the Stadio Franchi since 2013.
This season he scored 15 goals with six assists between Serie A and the Europa League.
A left-footed free kick specialist, Ilicic has been linked with Leicester for some time.
The Foxes are expected to make an offer in the region of €15m.