Arsenal and Chelsea target Riyad Mahrez: I could leave Leicester for two or three clubs

RIYAD MAHREZ admits there are two or three clubs which he would consider leaving Leicester for.

By Jonathan Green

TEMPTING: Mahrez admits two or three clubs could persuade him to leave Leicester

The Algerian's future at the King Power Stadium has been the subject of intense speculation this summer after his stunning performances last season.

Mahrez was crucial to Leicester's surprise title win and he was named the PFA Player of the Year.

Arsenal and Chelsea have both been chasing the 25-year-old while Barcelona have also been linked with him.

And he has now admitted there are a few clubs in world football which could persuade him to leave the champions.

“[The Premier League] is a super league and I would like to stay here as long as possible,” he toldFrance Football.

“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.”

Reports in France last week claimed Arsenal were ready to bid £35m for Mahrez and suggested he was keen on a move to the Emirates Stadium.

However, Leicester boss Claudio Ranieri has been adamant that the winger will not be sold and he does not have a release clause in his contract.