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Shakespeare calm as Arsenal, Roma push Leicester to part with Mahrez

Leicester City boss Craig Shakespeare says Riyad Mahrez remains their player.

The winger is being linked with Arsenal and Roma.

A second bid from Roma is understood to be around €35million, about £32m, which is expected to be rejected by Leicester, who value Mahrez at closer to £50m.

“I don't know any more," said Shakespeare, speaking after Leicester's goalless pre-season draw at MK Dons. “I don't know whether there is another bid on the way or another one done. We will find out in the next few days.

“It's not really disrupting. Riyad is our player until I am told otherwise from the board that a bid has been accepted.

“He is turning up for training, has been very professional, got about his business and you see that from his performances.

“Riyad is honest enough to come out at the beginning and say he would like to move to a top six club. He was putting out offers for that, We are aware of the situation and until we get an offer that is suitable, he stays with us."

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