Chelsea look set to switch focus to Leicester's Islam Slimani as their hunt for a new striker continues.

The Blues have recently been linked with a number of target men plying their trade in the Premier League, and it appears Slimani is the latest to fit the bill.

The Times report that Blues boss Antonio Conte is hopeful of securing a loan deal for the Algerian hitman, who has barely featured for the Foxes this season.

29-year-old Slimani only moved to the King Power stadium at the beginning of last season for a fee of £30 million.
Islam Slimani has barely featured for Leicester this season (
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