Leicester have confirmed a £25million takeover offer has been received from former Portsmouth owner Milan Mandaric but stressed he was not the only one interested in buying the club.

Mandaric (68) stepped down at Pompey after selling to Alexandre Gaydamak, although he continued as non-executive chairman at Fratton Park before severing his links at the end of September.

The Serbian-born American has announced his intention to take a controlling interest of the Foxes, although Mandaric has competition for control at the Walkers Stadium with two unnamed American parties and a proposal from a midlands-based rival also in the pipeline.

A statement released by Leicester in response to Mandaric's bid read: "We have received an offer from Mr Mandaric and this will be given full consideration.

"We have a number of options available and it is imperative the right decision is taken to safeguard and develop the best interests of the football club in the short, medium and long term.

"As soon as is practicably possible, the club will communicate further with shareholders, supporters and staff."

Mandaric has promised to take the Foxes back into the Premiership they left in 2004 and claimed interest from takeover rivals had forced him to step up his plans.

"I feel I have made a fair and generous offer to acquire Leicester City from the present shareholders," he said.

"Under the circumstances and following a very emotional departure from Portsmouth after nearly eight years of ownership, I have given serious thought to the offer, the timing and the implications of such a bid.

"In an ideal world I would have preferred to have delayed my return to football but under the circumstances and following other interest in the club I have had to accelerate takeover plans.

"My aim is to re-awaken Leicester and aspire to the dreams of their passionate supporters and bring Premiership football back to the club at the earliest opportunity."