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Arsenal fan chases down Arsene Wenger and demands he signs Leicester City star Riyad Mahrez

The Algeria midfielder has been linked with a £37million move to the Emirates from the King Power after amazing title win

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ARSENE WENGER was chased down by a fan demanding the Arsenal boss signs Leicester City’s Riyad Mahrez.

The Gunners manager is famously frugal in the Premier League transfer window but has been linked with a £37million move for the Algerian top-flight champion that some Gooners would clearly love.

LEICESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 22: Riyad Mahrez of Leicester City celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Leicester City and Tottenham Hotspur at The King Power Stadium on August 22, 2015 in Leicester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)
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Riyad Mahrez was named PFA Player of the Year with Leicester last season after scoring 17 Premier Leagues and providing 11 assistsCredit: Getty Images
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Mahrez scored as Claudio Ranieri's side beat Celtic on penalties in a pre-season match this summer as the Italian tries to keep hold of his midfielderCredit: Reuters

The Foxes have already lost midfield anchorman N’Golo Kante to Chelsea this summer and they will be desperate not to lose any more of their first-team stars.

The Gunners were also interested in England striker Jamie Vardy but he snubbed them and signed a new long-term deal at the King Power stadium.

Brilliant midfielder, Mahrez, scored 17 league goals as his side stunned the world to win last season’s title at crazy odds of 5000/1.

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The Gunners boss was head-to-tow in Arsenal training kit as he cycled past a group of football-loving youths with transfer advice
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 Arsene Wenger seemed to take the business advice from the Arsenal fan with good humour as he cycled along by the beach

And he collected the PFA Player of the Year with the nation’s players recognising his contribution to the Hollywood blockbuster story.

Mahrez’s attacking prowess, small frame and versatility to be able to play anywhere in attack make the 25-year-old an archetypal Wenger signing.

But his hefty price tag might put off the famously thrifty Gunners boss who usually prefers to unearth cheaper talents.

 


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