Foxes turn down McAteer bid
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Sunderland's substantial offer for Leicester City midfielder Kasey McAteer has been rejected.
It is slightly less than the initial £8m reported, but it has been turned down by the Foxes.
The 23-year-old has made 15 appearances for the club this season and has featured six times under current boss Ruud Van Nistelrooy.
The academy graduate, who is also a Republic of Ireland international, has scored seven goals in 45 appearances for the club and won the Championship with the Foxes last season.
Sunderland are fourth in the Championship and face Middlesbrough at Riverside Stadium tonight.