Leicester transfer news: Riyad Mahrez bags another pre-season goal as Foxes turn down £32m Roma bid
Algerian winger is keen to leave the club this summer but no potential suitors have come close to £50m asking price
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LEICESTER are set to reject Roma's latest Riyad Mahrez offer after he scored the winner against Luton, according to reports.
The Italians have come in with a £32million bid for the Algeria winger, who wants out this summer.
And Roma will have to return for a third time if they are to have any chance of getting their man, claims the .
Mahrez, 26, is desperate for a new challenge after joining Leicester in 2014 and starring in their title-winning season.
He struggled to hit the same heights last campaign but did show signs of improvement under Craig Shakespeare.
The flier started yesterday's friendly win over Luton on the bench - coming on to bag an 83rd minute winner.
Mahrez was also on target in the 1-1 draw with West Brom and has looked sharp in training.
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Roma are likely to return for Mahrez but if they cannot negotiate the Foxes down from the asking price, will turn their attention elsewhere.
Manchester City's Samir Nasri is an option, with the Citizens willing to accept around £10m for the playmaker.
But there are huge questions about the ex-Arsenal man and Roma's top priority remains to land Mahrez, who has also caught the eye of Arsenal.
The deal could hinge on whether the Foxes winger is prepared to go on strike to force his employer's hand.
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