Leicester City linked with Francesco Acerbi move.
Leicester City are preparing an offer to sign Sassuolo centre-back Francesco Acerbi, according to Italian website Tuttomercatoweb.
The report claims the Foxes are serious about signing the defender, and are willing to spend eight million Euros (6.75m) to sign him.
Acerbi is 28-years-old and has played for Sassuolo since 2013. The side currently sit 16th of 20 teams in Serie A.
Francesco Acerbi defends against Mario Mandzukic
He has been a regular for the side this season, making 17 starts, scoring twice.
Acerbi’s previous clubs include Genoa, and a loan spell at AC Milan.
Leicester manager Claudio Ranieri
Leicester have struggled to replicate their mean defensive record this season which helped them stun the football world in 2015/16 and win the Premier League title.
Acerbi would provide further strength in depth and manager Claudio Ranieri has an in depth knowledge of Italian football.
The potential signing has two international caps for Italy and is under contract until the summer of 2018.
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