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title: "Good news for Arsenal as talented reported target expects summer move"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/good-news-for-arsenal-as-talented-reported-target-expects-summer-move/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Jonny Gorrie"
section: "Arsenal Football Club"
published: "2017-05-09T20:15:17Z"
modified: "2017-05-09T20:15:17Z"
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# Good news for Arsenal as talented reported target expects summer move

**The recent win over rivals Manchester United has once again lit the fires of optimism amongst the Arsenal fans celebrating in the Transfer Tavern.**

While the Gunners still face a battle to finish in the top four, they at least showed they are capable of big results after a poor season and a strong end to the campaign could just save Arsene Wenger.

Though whether or not he’s still up for job is a debate for another day, though reports from the [Daily Telegraph](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2017/05/09/riyad-mahrez-expects-leicester-honour-agreement-let-leave/) have sparked a positive reaction from our north London locals.

They [claim](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2017/05/09/riyad-mahrez-expects-leicester-honour-agreement-let-leave/) the Emirates giants could rekindle their interest in Leicester City winger Riyad Mahrez this summer. The Algerian, who proved so impressive during the Foxes’ title win last season, is [understood](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2017/05/09/riyad-mahrez-expects-leicester-honour-agreement-let-leave/) to want to leave the East Midlands and [reportedly](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2017/05/09/riyad-mahrez-expects-leicester-honour-agreement-let-leave/) expects the club to honour their agreement in letting him leave.

Arsenal are [said](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2017/05/09/riyad-mahrez-expects-leicester-honour-agreement-let-leave/) to be on the lookout for a wide player and Mahrez would certainly fit the bill. The [report also suggests](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2017/05/09/riyad-mahrez-expects-leicester-honour-agreement-let-leave/) London rivals Chelsea and Spurs may retain an interest in the player, who is [said to be valued at around £30m](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2017/05/09/riyad-mahrez-expects-leicester-honour-agreement-let-leave/).

As you can imagine, the Arsenal fans in the bar are delighted about these links, though just hope he’s not a direct replacement for Alexis Sanchez.

**Thoughts?**