Jamie Vardy, Riyad Mahrez and online petition - Leicester gossip

Real Madrid have joined Spanish rivals Barcelona in the race to sign 25-year-old Leicester winger Riyad Mahrez. (Mundo Deportivo via 90 Min), external

A Leicester City fan is to name his daughter in honour of striker Jamie Vardy after he collected 5,000 signatures on a petition. (Leicester Mercury), external

Leicester striker Jamie Vardy, 29, says Manchester United defender Chris Smalling, 26, is the toughest opponent he has faced this season. (Daily Star), external

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