The 26-year-old, who is entering the final year of his contract with the Foxes, is widely regarded as the best stopper in the Championship.
According to Sky Sports News, Bruce has targeted the Denmark international as he readies his squad for the Premier League next season.
A number of Premier League clubs are also believed to be monitoring proceedings.
Restore Data
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | GD | PTS | |
| 1 | Sunderland | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 19 |
| 2 | Burnley | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 4 | 10 | 17 |
| 3 | Leeds UnitedLeeds | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 8 | 16 |
| 4 | Sheffield UnitedSheff Utd | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 16 |
| 5 | West Bromwich AlbionWest Brom | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 16 |
| 6 | Blackburn RoversBlackburn | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 15 |
| 7 | Middlesbrough | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 14 |
| 8 | Watford | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 13 | -1 | 13 |
| 9 | Hull City | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 9 | 3 | 12 |
| 10 | Norwich CityNorwich | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 12 |
| 11 | Oxford UnitedOxford Utd | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 11 |
| 12 | Swansea CitySwansea | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 11 |
| 13 | Bristol City | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 13 | -4 | 10 |
| 14 | Stoke CityStoke | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 12 | -2 | 9 |
| 15 | Derby CountyDerby | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 12 | -2 | 9 |
| 16 | Millwall | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 11 | 1 | 8 |
| 17 | Coventry CityCoventry | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 11 | -2 | 8 |
| 18 | Plymouth ArgylePlymouth | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 12 | -4 | 8 |
| 19 | Sheffield WednesdaySheff Weds | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 14 | -5 | 8 |
| 20 | Luton TownLuton | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 13 | -5 | 8 |
| 21 | Preston North EndPreston | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 12 | -5 | 8 |
| 22 | Queens Park RangersQPR | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 14 | -5 | 7 |
| 23 | Portsmouth | 8 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 19 | -11 | 4 |
| 24 | Cardiff CityCardiff | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 17 | -14 | 4 |
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