Riyad Mahrez is reportedly on Arsenal’s watchlist as the Gunners prepare to boost their squad for next season. being hunted by Arsenal for the summer transfer window.
The Algerian has recorded 14 goals and 10 assists in the BPL. He has also been a main factor behind the Foxes’ incredible Premier League run this year.
According to sources from ESPN FC and Metro UK, the Gunners have been keeping tabs on the winger’s performances and they are ready to offer a contract to the Algerian if he is keen on a summer move.
Despite Mahrez extending his contract until 2019, Leicester City are reportedly willing to consider transfer negotiations with clubs that are interested in making an offer for Mahrez.
The Foxes’ manager, Claudio Ranieri said, “If I was Riyad, I would say, ‘There are a lot of teams who want me. OK, I have to show more if I want to go there. I have to show my best, because if I do my best maybe they will want to buy me.,’” Metro UK reported.
“We want to keep all our players. We believe in them. But if a player says, ‘Boss, I want to go there because it’s my ambition to go there’, I’ll say, ‘Go and enjoy, and good luck’. I want only players happy to stay here,“ the gaffer added.
Manchester United, Barcelona and Real Madrid are all reportedly interested in Riyad Mahrez.
Other posts by Lekshman Subramaniam
