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Leicester star Mahrez waiting patiently for January transfer window

Riyad Mahrez will try and move from Leicester City in January after clubs failed to meet the Foxes £50m valuation this summer.

The Algerian boldly outlined his desire to leave at the end of last season by handing in a transfer request.

And despite being allowed to leave Algeria's training camp on deadline day, Mahrez did not complete a move.

Chelsea, Tottenham and Arsenal had all been linked with the 26-year old, however, it was Roma who were the only club to lodge a serious bid.

Their £32m offer was well off Leicester's price and reports suggested that Mahrez did not favour a move away from the Premier League.

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