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Leicester City reject £12M from Saudi Arabian club for Nigerian forward

It is is thought that Leicester City are hoping to recoup the £16.6m they spent on Musa in 2016.
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Musa was a subject of the bid from Nassr after an impressive 2018 FIFA World Cup campaign where he scored two goals for the Super Eagles of Nigeria.

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The 25-year-old caught the eye in Russiawith his impressive brace in Nigeria’s 2-0 win over Iceland in a Group D game.

Nassr’s attempt to get one of the impressive players from the World Cup has hit a snag as Leicester City have turned down their bid.

Leicester City reject bid

Although is not confirmed why the bid was rejected it is thought that Leicester City are hoping to recoup the £16.6m they spent on him in 2016.

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Musa joined Leicester City from CSKA Moscow but the Nigeria international was not able to secure regular football at the 2016 Premier League champions.

After one and half seasons in England, Musa rejoined CSKA Moscow on loan last season.

Musa managed five goals for Leicester City in 33 games.

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