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Former Leicester City striker Gary Lineker claims: 'Jamie Vardy would walk into Arsenal's team!'

Jamie Vardy would have walked into the Arsenal side had he opted to join them this summer, according to Gary Lineker.

The Leicester striker was a top target for Gunners manager Arsene Wenger this summer and weighed up a move to the Emirates prior to England's Euro 2016 campaign.

However, the 29-year-old instead signed a new contract with the Premier League champions, to the delight of former Foxes favourite Lineker.

"It was a big moment, and it was a very surprising moment," said Lineker.

"I thought it said a lot about him as well.