Leicester have played down the prospect of signing Marcelo after rumours they were interested in the former Real Madrid defender, according to reports.
There had been claims the Brazilian, a free agent after leaving Real Madrid this summer when his contract ran out at the Bernabeu, was close to signing a one-year deal with the Foxes.
But the BBC report that the Premier League side have distanced themselves from a move for the 34-year-old left-back.
More to follow.