Claudio Ranieri: Jamie Vardy gets "last word" on future

Jamie Vardy celebrates scoring from the penalty spot during the Premier League game between Leicester City and Everton on May 7, 2016
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Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri says that striker Jamie Vardy will make the final decision regarding a possible move to Arsenal.

Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri has said that Jamie Vardy is still to make a decision on his future.

Late last month, Arsenal met the striker's release clause and it was reported that the England international was leaning towards a switch to the Emirates Stadium before linking up with the Three Lions for Euro 2016.

However, Vardy failed to give Arsenal an answer before leaving for France and Ranieri has admitted that both the Premier League champions and the Gunners are awaiting Vardy to signal his next move.

Ranieri told Sky Sport Italia: "We want to keep him. Arsenal have said they will pay the full release clause, but he hasn't accepted yet. He gets the last word."

It has been widely reported that Leicester have offered Vardy an improved deal, despite the 29-year-old only penning a fresh contract during the last campaign.

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