Arsenal are reportedly prepared to spend no more than £35 million on Leicester City's Riyad Mahrez, leaving them well short of the F...
Arsenal are reportedly prepared to spend no more than £35 million on Leicester City's Riyad Mahrez, leaving them well short of the Foxes' £50 million price tag.
According to MailOnline's Amitai Winehouse, Mahrez has been
left in "transfer limbo" as a result, with the two clubs thus far
failing to reach an agreement after holding talks.
It is believed Leicester will let the Algerian depart the
King Power Stadium this summer after he turned down Barcelona and others to
stay on for a year following their sensational Premier League title win in
2016.
The winger was named PFA Player of the Year for his efforts
in helping the Foxes complete their fairytale win, but like his team-mates, he
failed to achieve the same levels last year.
He finished the campaign with 10 goals—four of which came in
the UEFA Champions League—and seven assists in all competitions.
As such, it's understandable Arsenal believe his value has
dropped and £50 million is an excessive amount to demand, particularly after
the less-than-spectacular season he just had. However, he remains one of
Leicester's most important players so it's to be expected they want as much as
possible for him.
He could make for a strong signing at Arsenal even after
last year, though.
The 26-year-old is a cut above those around him at
Leicester, and he could shine alongside the superior team-mates he would have
with the Gunners.
His technical ability is worthy of a place in their squad,
and few can handle him when he's running at defences with the ball at his feet
looking to create or go for goal himself.
