Leicester set to pull out of deal for Dynamo Kyiv defender Aleksandar Dragovic …

  • Claudio Ranieri wanted to make a £12m plus bid for Aleksandar Dragovic
  • Dynamo Kyiv are now demanding £25m for the 24-year-old defender
  • Leicester are in talks with Sampdoria over the sale of Yohan Benalouane 
  • Foxes also hope to sign Pedro Pereira after sealing deal for Demarai Gray

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Simon Jones for the Daily Mail


Published:
22:33 GMT, 4 January 2016

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Updated:
22:40 GMT, 4 January 2016

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Leicester City are to pull out of their ambitious bid for Dynamo Kyiv defender Aleksandar Dragovic after the Ukraine club changed the asking price.

Claudio Ranieri concluded the £3.75million transfer of Demarai Gray from Birmingham on Monday and had signalled a £12m plus add-ons offer for Dragovic.

However, Kyiv, who are developing a reputation for being difficult to deal with, have raised their price from £16m to £25m.

Leicester were ready to make a £12million plus add-ons bid for Dynamo Kyiv defender Aleksandar Dragovic

Leicester were ready to make a £12million plus add-ons bid for Dynamo Kyiv defender Aleksandar Dragovic

The Foxes are set to pull out of a deal for Dragovic after Dynamo Kyiv raised their asking price to £25m

The Foxes are set to pull out of a deal for Dragovic after Dynamo Kyiv raised their asking price to £25m

Kyiv president Igor Surkis believes if they keep Dragovic, 24, they can beat Manchester City in the Champions League and that will be worth more money to the club.

Leicester are continuing to negotiate with Sampdoria over the sale of Yohan Benalouane with teenage full-back Pedro Pereira coming the other way.

Leicester unveiled winger Demarai Gray on Monday after signing him from Birmingham City for £3.75m

Leicester unveiled winger Demarai Gray on Monday after signing him from Birmingham City for £3.75m

Claudio Ranieri is keen to sign Sampdoria defender Pedro Pereira (right) during the January transfer window

Claudio Ranieri is keen to sign Sampdoria defender Pedro Pereira (right) during the January transfer window

Talks are ongoing too over a proposed new contract for striker Jamie Vardy, who has undergone groin surgery.

Premier League sides have made enquiries for Vardy but Leicester are determined not to sell in this window.


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