Leicester City’s progress in the Champions League was until the quarter final stages, which, given it was their maiden campaign in Europe, was quite satisfactory for the fans. However, the story has been very different in the Premier League, and contrary to their brilliant run in the last season, the Foxes have been outfoxed by their opponents, currently sitting at 9th position on the League table. This has irked speculations that the departure of a few key players is almost imminent during the next transfer window, one of them being the very influential midfielder Riyad Mahrez.
Compared to his stellar performance last season, the Algerian international has been out of touch this season. He has scored a meagre three goals in the Premier League so far in comparison to the 14 he had scored the last term.
However, that has not been able to decrease the possibility of a summer transfer for the PFA Player of The Year from the last season, with big name clubs from both England and Europe interested in signing him during the next transfer window.
One of the biggest clubs in the world, Real Madrid, has been keeping a keen eye on the mercurial midfielder for quite a long time. Reportedly, the Spanish champions might look to offload a few of their current players and bring in some fresh faces to boost the current playing style of the team.
Players like James Rodriguez and Luka Modric have been linked with a move away from Santiago Bernabeu in the next season and might be replaced by the Algerian international. Mahrez is an ardent fan of current Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane and will certainly look to play under him.
Reportedly, Real Madrid’s arch rivals Barcelona has also been looking to bring in the Algerian midfielder to Nou Camp for the next season. Speculations are rife that the Catalan giants are en route to part ways with their Brazilian dazzler Neymar in a huge move to Manchester United.
Paco Alcacer and Arda Turan have not been able to replace the influential playmaker in their recent outings for Barcelona, and as a result, the club management is looking to bring in the Leicester City midfielder to strengthen their attacking options for the next season.
Among the Premier League clubs, Liverpool has been very much interested in bagging the Algerian international for the next season. Jurgen Klopp has been a big fan of Mahrez’s abilities and might make a move to bag the midfielder during the summer transfer window.
