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Leicester have made a bid for Watford striker Troy Deeney, who has been jailed for a fracas in the city.

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By . Charlie Scott . Follow @@charliefscott . Leicester City have made a bid of £6.5million for Watford striker Troy Deeney. The Foxes are hoping to boost their attacking options ahead of the start of the Premier League season, as they return to the top flight for the first time in a decade. The 26-year-old has been in prolific in the Championship over the previous two seasons - scoring 45 goals for Watford. Wanted: Watford forward Troy Deeney is a target for Leicester City but they have had two bids rejected . Money: The second bid of £7.5million has been rejected by Watford who want to keep hold of the striker . His performances have attracted interest from other Premier League sides, including Leicester's fellow promoted side Burnley. Deeney spent two-and-a-half months in prison in 2012 after being sentenced for affray for kicking a man in the head during a brawl. He was released early from his 10-month sentence, after showing remorse and being a first time offender.