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Manchester City FC transfer news: Riyad Mahrez hands in transfer request but Leicester demand record fee

Manchester City will have to break their transfer record for the second time this week to secure the signing of Leicester City star Riyad Mahrez.

The Algeria international has been targeted by Pep Guardiola after Leroy Sane was ruled out for up to six weeks due to injury.

The 26-year-old would give City manager Pep Guardiola another attacking option as he chases glory in four competitions.

City completed the club-record £57million signing of defender Aymeric Laporte from Athletic Bilbao on Tuesday but seem certain to have to beat that price to land Mahrez.