Arsenal and Tottenham are going head-to-head for Leicester City winger Riyad Mahrez in January.

The Mirror says Mahrez wanted to leave the King Power in the summer — with Barcelona and Roma keen to sign him.

Those deals failed to materialise and now both north London clubs are ready to move.

Gunners' boss Arsene Wenger showed an interest in Mahrez two years ago, but Leicester — who were then contesting the Premier League title — refused to sell.

Now they could have a change of heart as manager Craig Shakespeare looks to bolster his squad during the winter window to ensure they stay in the Premier League.

Mahrez would add proven quality to a Gunners squad braced for the potential departures of Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez.