LEICESTER CITY have denied any interest in Blackpool hotshot Brett Ormerod.

The Blackpool striker has been the subject of speculation linking him with a switch to Filbert Street worth nearly £1million, but Seasiders supporters will be relieved to hear that no such bid has been received.

Foxes boss Peter Taylor, who is currently away with the squad on a training trip to Spain, has cut short the rumours, insisting that there is no truth in them and that his main priority is a striker with experience of Premiership football.

At Bloomfield Road work has begun on re-levelling areas of the playing surface in preparation for the start of the coming season.

It is also intended to create an 'L' shaped piece of pitch which will be added on at the North end and along the West side of the existing pitch to move that playing area up to the new stands.

The current work is required to ensure a better level surface in an area which will eventually be around the edge of the North penalty area.

Assistant manager Mark Seagraves feels that the team's tour of the West of Scotland will provide the ideal environment in which to prepare for the new season.

With fixtures this week against Ayr, Partick and Clyde, Seagraves feels that the level of competition in the games will be exactly what is required.

He said: "The object of any pre-season game is to achieve fitness, but it is important that the teams you are up against are capable of giving you a proper test.

"All of our opponents had excellent campaigns in their respective divisions last season, and there is always a special edge whenever English teams meet Scottish teams."

Seagraves told the fans following the side north of the border to expect some minor changes in formations and tactics.

He added: "We will be trying out new things in the games, but the important factor is being properly ready for August 11."