Liverpool leading the race to sign Leicester star Jamie Vardy

GOAL ACE: Jamie Vardy

Anfield boss Jurgen Klopp could Kop the striker in the summer for £25m.

Vardy, 29, is seen as a modern-day Ian Rush, the Liverpool legend who is now an Anfield ambassador.

That is because of his pace, work rate and goalscoring instinct that saw Vardy set a new Premier League record this season when he scored in 11 matches in a row.

A source close to the situation told the Daily Star Sunday: “Vardy is the right fit for Liverpool.

"He would suit their high-intensity game under Klopp, he runs the channels and he’s now demonstrated his goalscoring ability at the highest level.

"As a result of his success this season, all the big clubs are looking at him.

"But Liverpool look to be the favourites – if he decides to leave Leicester.”

The Foxes will fight to keep Vardy and will offer him a new contract which will double his current £45,000-a-week deal.

And he could yet opt to remain at the King Power Stadium.

After all, they currently have a better chance of playing in the Champions League next season than Liverpool.

But it is clear Vardy will have a big decision to make on his future in the coming months.

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