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Leicester boss Puel confident keeping hold of Mahrez

Leicester City boss Claude Puel remains confident of keeping hold of Riyad Mahrez.

Puel has spoken of the interest in his star winger.

“I have said I want to keep all my best players in the squad. Riyad is a valuable player to the team," said Puel

“When I discuss things with him he has shown a good attitude, he is enjoying his football. He is a happy player. This is a good thing.

“He likes to play with his team-mates. He has improved all his stats with assists and goals. It is all positive for him. I want to continue this work with all my best players, like Riyad.

“No (hasn't said he wants to leave). He is happy with the squad. After that, it is speculation.

“For me, there is no problem. He is happy to play with his team-mates. He loves football.

“In the transfer window, people can make speculation about players and transfers, but I am not worried because I like the player.

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