Riyad Mahrez could leave Leicester this summer, agent says

By Stephen Turner

Image: Riyad Mahrez's agent has said the player would be open to offers

Riyad Mahrez is "50-50" to leave champions Leicester this summer, according to his agent.

The Algeria winger was named PFA Player of the Year earlier this month and now has a Premier League winners' medal to add to his haul after the Foxes' title win was confirmed on Monday.

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The club's wealthy owners say they have no plans to cash in on any of their stars during the close season, but Sky Sports pundit Paul Merson has predicted Mahrez will be a big-name departure.

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And now agent Kamel Bengougam has admitted he and Mahrez are duty-bound to consider offers from elsewhere in England and abroad.

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"Of course there is a possibility [he will leave]," said Bengougam in the Guardian. "When you have been playing the way Riyad has this season it is bound to attract attention.

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"He is very happy with Leicester and of course it has been a fantastic season. They will play in the Champions League next year as well so he would be happy to stay.

Image: Mahrez was named PFA Player of the Year earlier this month

"But at his age, if the opportunity comes to play for a big team then we would have to think about it. I'd say it's 50/50 at the moment whether he stays or goes.

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"We have interest from the UK and overseas. We will have to see what develops over the next few weeks."

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