The Leicester City man could be the ideal addition to the Arsenal squad.
Leicester City’s Riyad Mahrez in action
Popular bookmakers SkyBET have installed the Gunners as the new favourites in the race to sign Foxes winger Riyad Mahrez.
The 25-year-old was presented with the Premier League footballer of the Year award last season, but his performance levels have dropped this term, after he failed to secure a move to one of Europe’s top sides in the summer.
His displays have been dreadful at times this season, with the Algerian looking totally devoid of any kind of passion or fight.
Mahrez has contributed with just six goals and three assists in 33 Premier League outings for Leicester this season, in comparison to the 17 goals and 11 assists that he chipped in with last term.
The 30-capped Algeria international still has a lot to offer, however, and a change of scenery might just help spark him back into life.
Leicester City’s Riyad Mahrez in action
With that in mind, SkyBET have drastically shortened the odds on Arsenal winning the race to sign the Leicester star, making them the new 5/2 favourites, ahead of Chelsea at 3/1 and Tottenham Hotspur at 8/1.
The north Londoners will need to strengthen their squad next season, whether Arsene Wenger remains at the helm or not, and Mahrez could be just the man to help bring the glory days back to the club.
Leicester City’s Riyad Mahrez in action
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