Leicester City are prepared to BLOCK Islam Silmani's dream return to the Premier League.

On-loan with AS Monaco, the striker is prepared to cut short the spell to return to England where he is fielding interest from Tottenham and Manchester United this week.

However, Le 10 Sport says Leicester are reluctant to send Slimani to either club as they're both regarded as threats to the Foxes' top four hopes this season.

For his part, Slimani is keen on joining either club, though also has interest elsewhere from the continent.

Inter Milan are also in talks with Leicetser for the Algeria international.