Leicester City 'reject £9m West Bromwich Albion bid for Jeffrey Schlupp'

Jeff Schlupp of Leicester City celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Norwich City and Leicester City at Carrow Road on October 3, 2015
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Premier League champions Leicester City reportedly turn down a £9m offer from West Bromwich Albion for versatile winger Jeffrey Schlupp.

Leicester City have reportedly rejected a £9m offer from West Bromwich Albion for Jeffrey Schlupp.

The Ghanaian acted as a utility back-up option for the Foxes on their way to Premier League glory last season, appearing at left-back, left midfield and up front at various stages of the campaign.

Baggies boss Tony Pulis is understood to be in the market for a left-sided player this summer having been forced to play Chris Brunt out of position for the majority of his 18-month tenure.

The Birmingham Mail reports that West Brom made a formal £9m offer for Schlupp over the weekend, but that Leicester boss Claudio Ranieri sees the player as an important part of his plans next season.

The 23-year-old made 24 Premier League appearances last season and could see himself involved more from the start next term should Riyad Mahrez leave the club.

Jeff Schlupp of Leicester City celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Norwich City and Leicester City at Carrow Road on October 3, 2015
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