The Foxes, who won a shock title by 10 points last season, also had offers rejected for Deeney two years ago as they prepared for the Premier League after promotion.

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The England striker, currently preparing for Euro 2016 with the Three Lions, is not expected to make a decision until after the tournament.

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The Saddlers would be due a significant chunk of the cash should Deeney leave after negotiating a sell-on clause when he left the Banks's Stadium six years ago.

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