JAMIE VARDY has snubbed a move to Saudi Arabia as it would not suit his family.
The former England international could now battle it out in the Championship with the Foxes.
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Leicester were relegated from the Premier League last season and will be hoping for a quick return to the top-flight.
However, the club’s new manager Enzo Maresca is still yet to hold talks with Vardy over his future.
Vardy has now turned down an approach from Saudi outfit Khaleej FC.
The former England international does not think that a move to Saudi Arabia would suit his family.
This is despite him not yet holding talks with Maresca about his role with the club in the Championship.
Vardy has one more year left to run on his contract at the King Power Stadium.
Last week, Maresca suggested that the striker would stay at the club for the campaign in the Championship.
The 2016 Premier League winner, who has netted 136 top-flight goals for the Foxes, has been with the club for 11 years.
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However, now 36, he registered just six goals and five assists in 42 appearances last season.
Foxes supporters will be hoping that he can improve on those numbers as they attempt to return to the Premier League at the first time of asking.
Leicester have already lost midfield duo Youri Tielmanns and James Maddison this summer to Premier League sides Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur respectively.
While Harvey Barnes is also attracting interest from Prem sides such as West Ham and Aston Villa.
Although the club are thought to be closing in on the signings of Conor Coady and Harry Winks.