Leicester have stepped up their bid to sign defender Kara Mbodji for £8million from Genk, Crystal Palace also have an interest.
City have had a £7million offer for Senegal international Mbodji rejected but have returned with a bigger offer for the 27-year-old, who is currently on international duty at the Africa Cup of Nations. Mbodji is said to be rated closer to £13m by the Belgian club.
The Foxes have also asked about Lazio's Wesley Hoedt and have improved their offer for Middlesbrough's Gaston Ramirez.
Boro though are reluctant to sell after missing out on Stoke's Bojan who has joined Mainz on loan while Paris St Germain forward Jese Rodriguez is close to joining Las Palmas.