Swansea City are preparing for a £10m audacious bid for Leicester City's Leonardo Ulloa as replacement for their playmaker Andre Ayew who is set to leave the Welsh side.

The Ghana international has been linked with moves to English Premier League rivals Liverpool, Sunderland and West Ham United after excelling in his first season in the top-flight.

With interest in Ayew growing as the start of the season draws to close, the Swans are already planning for life after the talented midfielder.

Reports in England says Leicester's Ulloa is high on Swansea's list of players lined-up by coach Francesco Guidolin to replace Ayew who played in several positions for the Swans last season.

Swansea are ready to make an opening offer of around £10m for the Argentinian with the Ghanaian set to leave for not less than £40m.

With only 13 months left on his contract with Swansea the Welsh side are keen on selling the Ghanaian to prevent him leaving on a free transfer by next year.

Ayew is also angling for a move away from Swansea but will be keen on playing for a club in the UEFA Champions League to brighten his chances of fighting for top honours in Africa next year.

A move away from the Liberty Stadium after only 13 months at the club will leave the Swans short of attacking options.

Ayew joined Swansea on a free transfer last season and has proven to be a good buy by scoring most of the goal for the club last season.