Monaco management are pinching themselves over their deal for Islam Slimani.

The striker, on-loan from Leicester City, has been a revelation in Ligue 1 this season.

Slimani has scored four goals in five games and is being celebrated in the French media.

"At the beginning of the season, not many believed in me. It was even an advantage," stated the Algeria international.

And France Football says ASM management are already planning to trigger the permanent option in his deal.

Monaco can buy Slimani outright for a knockdown €10m.