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Man Utd transfer news: There is ‘no chance’ Riyad Mahrez will sign from Leicester
RIYAD MAHREZ will NOT be joining Manchester United this summer, according to reports.
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Mahrez, 26, outlined his intentions to leave Leicester back in May when he handed in a transfer request.
But with the 11pm transfer deadline fast approaching, Mahrez looks set to remain at the King Power Stadium.
Arsenal, Chelsea and Barcelona have been linked with moves for the Algeria international as they all look to bolster their ranks.
And French outlet SFR Sport claimed Manchester United have entered the race with Jose Mourinho interested in making a late move for him.
Manchester United will not sign Riyad Mahrez from Leicester
However, Yahoo Sport claim a source close to Mourinho told them there is ‘no chance’ Riyad Mahrez will be moving to Old Trafford.
It is said the Portuguese boss expects his squad to remain unchanged after tonight’s deadline passes.
Mourinho has already signed Romelu Lukaku, Victor Lindelof and Nemanja Matic in this window.
And he was keen on bringing in a fourth and final signing, with the left-back position being his priority.
Manchester United will not sign Leicester star Riyad Mahrez
But he will apparently settle with the options he has got due to a shortfall of defenders available to him on the market.
Despite this Manchester United have got off to a flying start in the Premier League this season, with three wins from their opening three games.
Up next for United is a trip to the bet365 Stadium to take on Stoke one September 9 (5:30pm).
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