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Arsenal Transfer News: Latest Rumours on Riyad Mahrez and Rafinha

Riyad Mahrez's desire to play under Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger will reportedly see him opt for the Gunners ahead of Chelsea and Liverpool if he moves on from Leicester City this summer.

According to Algerian outlet Le Buteur (h/t Metro), Mahrez wants a move to Arsenal, "where he is said to believe a dressing room full of French speakers would accelerate his acclimatisation," and would relish the prospect of working with Wenger.

The feeling would appear to be mutual as the Frenchman is a fan of the winger, as he told BeIN Sports (h/t MailOnline):

"We have not made a bid, but personally, I like the player, yes.