Barcelona Renew Interest In Algerian Star, Foxes Slap £50m Price Tag On Player

Barcelona have renewed their interest in Leicester star Riyad Mahrez according to reports.

Mahrez, 26, has outlined his intentions to leave Leicester this summer. 

The Algeria international endured a turbulent season at the King Power Stadium with the Foxes left fighting for Premier League survival following Claudio Ranieri’s sacking. 

Craig Shakespeare came into steady the ship and guide the former Premier League champions to safety, but their capitulation this term is set to prompt a mass exodus. 

Mahrez signed a new long-term contract withLeicester until 2020, but he looks set to be their first casualty after expressing his desire to leave.

And Spanish outlet Don Balon claim Barcelona are ready to capitalise on the uncertainty surrounding his future by reigniting their interest in the 2015-16 PFA Player of the Year.  

However, the La Liga giants will face stiff competition for his signature with Arsenal also apparently interested in signing him. 

The Sun claimed this week that ArseneBarcelona have renewed their interest in Leicester star Riyad Mahrez according to reports.

Mahrez, 26, has outlined his intentions to leave Leicester this summer. 

The Algeria international endured a turbulent season at the King Power Stadium with the Foxes left fighting for Premier League survival following Claudio Ranieri’s sacking. 

Craig Shakespeare came into steady the ship and guide the former Premier League champions to safety, but their capitulation this term is set to prompt a mass exodus. 

Mahrez signed a new long-term contract withLeicester until 2020, but he looks set to be their first casualty after expressing his desire to leave.

And Spanish outlet Don Balon claim Barcelona are ready to capitalise on the uncertainty surrounding his future by reigniting their interest in the 2015-16 PFA Player of the Year.  

However, the La Liga giants will face stiff competition for his signature with Arsenal also apparently interested in signing him. 

The Sun claimed this week that Arsene Wenger, who signed a new two-year deal at Arsenal yesterday, wants to bring Mahrez to the Emirates as he looks to kick start a new era at the club. 

It is suggested Wenger is ready to splash £40million to get a deal over the line for Mahrez. 

But Express Sport understands Leicester will play hardball over his transfer as they want at least £50m for their star man. 

Mahrez released a statement on Tuesday to put a host top clubs on alert for his signature. for their star man. 

Mahrez released a statement on Tuesday to put a host top clubs on alert for his signature.