Arsenal target Riyad Mahrez has effectively made it clear that he would like to secure a move away from Leicester City this summer.

The 26-year-old has been linked with an Arsenal switch over the past 12 months, but the potential transfer deal has failed to materialize.

AS Roma are now believed to be working towards the signing of Mahrez who is reportedly valued at €55.3 million (£50 million) and the Algeria international has admitted that a move elsewhere is appealing.

“I know Roma came in, but nothing was accepted so there is little I can do. They are a great club who I would like to talk to but I can’t until Leicester accept a deal,” he said.

“Leicester know my thoughts, but I will continue to give my best for the club as I always have.

“Clearly, it is flattering whenever you get linked with any big clubs, but as it stands, I have not talked to anyone as nobody has had a bid accepted but we nearly have a month left of the transfer window so we will see what happens.”

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