Though the Arsenal fans in the Transfer Tavern watched Claudio Ranieri tell reporters earlier today that title hero Riyad Mahrez was staying at Leicester City, reports from France have them dancing on the tables.
Their reported interest in the Algerian playmaker has been one of the sewing motifs amid the silliest of silly seasons, though growing ever bitter rivals Chelsea have also been been touted as a potential landing spot.
However, according to L’Equipe consultant Gilles Favard, the North London giants have today submitted TWO bids for the 24-year old.
"Le Spectre" "Marhez" Arsenal a fait une offre de 30 millions de livres refusé par Leicester !
— GillesFavard (@GillesFavard) August 10, 2016
"Le Spectre" Arsenal vient de faire une offre de 35 millions de livres ! concernant "Marhez" priorité de "Wenger"
— GillesFavard (@GillesFavard) August 10, 2016
The first was reported to be around £30m, snubbed by the Premier League champions, is said to have been followed up by one of £35m.
The Foxes have previously been reported to value the former Le Harve playmaker at a whopping £45m, though Favard has cryptically added to his initial claims.
"Marhez" bientôt a @Arsenal
— GillesFavard (@GillesFavard) August 10, 2016
In a final transfer tidbit, he simply announced “Mahrez to Arsenal soon.”
Could Arsenal really sign Mahrez? As good as he is, surely he isn’t what they need? Let us know below…
