Leicester City playmaker Riyad Mahrez has been crowned PFA player of the year, helping the Foxes win the Premier League title. However along with the title came a lot of attraction from other clubs with regards to an transfer.
According to Don Balon, Arsenal target is also being looked out by the Catalan Giants Barcelona. Barcelona have reportedly already approached the player with a potential transfer offer.
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is a huge fan of the player and has set his eyes on bringing him to the Emirates, however the Gunners will be facing strong competition from Barcelona, who have made the Algerian international their No-1 target this summer.
The player is currently in contract with the foxes for three more years, however it is expected that Leicester will either renew his contract or he will be moving to other clubs.
“I’d say it’s 50/50 at the moment whether he stays or goes.”
Further the player’s agent Kamel Bengougam has fueled additional speculations stating about Mahrez’s future at Leicester City is at a 50-50 state.