Leicester City winger Riyad Mahrez was reportedly given permission to leave the Algeria squad on the final day of the transfer window as he was hopeful of pushing through a move to Manchester United.
According to Paul Hetherington of the Daily Star Sunday, "Mahrez’s representatives were trying to force through a move to Old Trafford" with manager Jose Mourinho said to be an admirer of the player.
However, as noted in the report, the Foxes received no late bids for their star man and he remains a Leicester player.