Arsene Wenger is eyeing a shake-up in attack (Picture: Getty)

Arsenal are reportedly ready to consider a move for Leicester City winger Riyad Mahrez once again in this summer’s transfer window if he is available for a decent price.

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The Algeria international was linked as one of the Gunners’ top targets from last summer, along with team-mate Jamie Vardy following the club’s shock 2015/16 Premier League title success.

However, like Vardy, Mahrez ended up signing a new contract at the King Power Stadium in what proved to be a frustrating summer for Arsene Wenger in the transfer market.

Riyad Mahrez is back on Arsenal’s radar (Picture: Getty)

Still, the Daily Mirror now claim Arsenal are looking at Mahrez again this year as Wenger looks at a number of big names to strengthen a side that just missed out on a place in the top four in 2016/17.


Mahrez 2016/17 stats (all comps) 48 games

10 goals

5 assists

The north London giants face uncertainty over the future of key attacking duo Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil, meaning Mahrez could play a key role if brought in at the Emirates Stadium.



Monaco forward Thomas Lemar has also caught Wenger’s eye this season, and who Arsenal move for is likely to depend on their asking price at their current clubs.

Mahrez, 26, may be less of a gamble due to already knowing the Premier League well, though he struggled to replicate his form this season after such a stunning campaign that saw him win PFA Player of the Year in 2015/16.

Elsewhere, Sead Kolasinac looks set to join while big names such as Jack Wilshere, Wojciech Szczesny, Kieran Gibbs and Joel Campbel could be on their way out in a summer of major change at Arsenal.

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