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Manchester United cool interest in Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy to focus on luring Alexis Sanchez to Old Trafford

United are on the hunt for a striker this month but have not stepped up interest in England international

MANCHESTER UNITED have cooled their interest in Jamie Vardy.

United are on the hunt for attacking reinforcements with the Leicester hitman on their shopping list this month.

 Manchester United have cooled interest in Jamie Vardy
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Manchester United have cooled interest in Jamie VardyCredit: Reuters

After initial enquiries, United’s top brass have decided to move on to other targets due to the huge outlay for the 31-year-old, according to the .

The Foxes are determined to hold on to their main man and boss Claude Puel has the backing of the King Power hierarchy to keep his squad together.

It would have taken a mind boggling bid from United to convince the Foxes to sell Vardy, who is vital to how they play.

Vardy is also happy and settled in the Leicester area and is keen to remain an important part of the club's plans.

 Jose Mourinho is on the hunt for a striker this month
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Jose Mourinho is on the hunt for a striker this monthCredit: Reuters
 Jose Mourinho has hailed Alexis Sanchez as a phenomenal player
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Jose Mourinho has hailed Alexis Sanchez as a phenomenal playerCredit: Getty Images

The striker snubbed Arsenal to stay at the King Power on a new £100,000-a-week deal after Euro 2016, is a guaranteed starter every week and enjoys a close relationship with the fans.

The former non-league forward wants to remain loyal to the club who took him from Fleetwood Town in 2012 and seal his place as a Foxes legend.


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United are also understood to be trying to hijack Manchester City’s attempts to sign Alexis Sanchez and will put their energy into that deal before the transfer deadline.

Fleetwood players welcome Jamie Vardy as he returns to his home club as they get ready to face Leicester in the FA Cup
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