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Leicester holding out for over £40m for Riyad Mahrez as Roma look to reach agreement for playmaker

Roma have made further contact with Leicester City over a proposed deal for Riyad Mahrez.

The two clubs are still understood to be a considerable distance apart on valuation with Leicester looking for over £40million for the Algerian.

Roma sporting director Monchi is understood to have spoken to Leicester's head of recruitment Eduardo Macia but the Italian side have only proposed around £21million plus add-ons.

Leicester City will not sell Riyad Mahrez for less than u00a340million with Roma interested
Leicester City will not sell Riyad Mahrez for less than £40million with Roma interested
The Algeria international could be set to depart the King Power Stadium this summer
The Algeria international could be set to depart the King Power Stadium this summer

The 26-year-old is admired by Arsenal though they have reservations about Leicester's asking price.