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Leicester City have ended their interest in Bristol City striker Nicky Maynard, according to a club spokesperson.
Foxes boss Sven Goran Eriksson had targeted the frontman as part of his remodelling job ahead of a pursuit of promotion from the Championship.
Maynard has just one year remaining on his contract and it was thought that Bristol City would be prepared to listen to offers this summer.
But Leicester have been surprised that three bids, which reportedly peaked at £4.75million, have been turned down and are now thought to be looking at Sheffield United forward Ched Evans.
A Foxes spokesperson told the Bristol Evening Post: "We felt we made a very favourable offer for Nicky Maynard and were surprised when it was turned down.
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A new contract has been on offer for Maynard, but he has yet to reach an agreement and Bristol City manager Keith Millen is concerned Leicester's interest may have turned the player's head.