Mahrez could leave Leicester for two or three clubs

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Riyad Mahrez has admitted he could leave Leicester if “two or three” of the world’s leading clubs come calling.

The 25-year-old winger was voted the 2015/16 PFA Player of the Year after playing a major role in Leicester’s memorable Premier League title-winning campaign.

He has since been reportedly linked with a move to Arsenal, but contrary to reports in France, Sky sources understand the Gunners have not made a 30milliom pounds   offer for him.

Reports in the national press have also linked Real Madrid and Barcelona with moves for Mahrez and the Algeria international concedes he could be tempted by a move away from the King Power Stadium.

“When there is a Brazilian who is lighting things up, he is at Real Madrid before you know it! For us, it is a little harder, we have to do more,” Mahrez told France Football.

“It (the Premier League) is a super league and I would like to stay here as long as possible. But now there are two or three clubs in the world that if they come for me it definitely makes you think, if you understand what I am trying to say.”

ENGLAND

Southampton will offer Jose Fonte a new contract in a bid to see off interest from Arsenal and Manchester United

. Everton have opened negotiations for Newcastle striker Moussa Sissoko, with representatives reportedly in Paris.

. Manchester United will offer Argentina defender Marcos Rojo  to Southampton as part of a deal to sign Saints captain Jose Fonte.

. Jeffrey Schlupp has been left frustrated after Leicester blocked his proposed move to West Bromwich Albion.

. Watford are closing in on the signing of Sunderland defender Younes Kaboul.

SPAIN

.Zinedine Zidane admits it would be difficult to fit Cesc Fabregas into his squad at the Bernabeu, while he refused to rule out the prospect of bringing in new faces before the close of the transfer window later this month.

. PSG and Schalke are among the teams interested in Barcelona striker Munir El Haddadi.

.Barcelona are monitoring West Brom striker Salomon Rondon as they want back-up firepower in case any of their stars get injured.

. Valencia sporting director Jesus Garcia Pitarch has opened the door for Diego Alves to join Barcelona but insists Paco Alcacer is not for sale

ITALY

.Inter Milan would like to bring Manchester United midfielder Daley Blind to Italy.

. AC Milan and Juventus could offer Juan Cuadrado a way out of Chelsea.

. AS Roma have signed defender Bruno Peres on loan from Serie A rivals Torino with an option to eventually make the move permanent.

. Napoli goalkeeper Pepe Reina has dismissed claims he has put himself forward as an option for Barcelona to replace Claudio Bravo.

GERMANY

.Bayern Munich are close to making Kingsley Coman’s loan from Juventus permanent, according to the German club’s CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge.

. Hertha Berlin have confirmed they are interested in signing Arsenal winger Serge Gnabry on loan.

Sources: BBC, SkySports, soccernet.com.

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