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Riyad Mahrez Releases Statement After Training Absence as Foxes Make Key Decision on Player's Future

Wantaway Leicester midfielder Riyad Mahrez has denied walking out on the club this week, after failing to secure a move away from the King Power Stadium on transfer deadline day.

The Algerian has missed multiple training sessions and has been left out of Leicester's last two matchday squads after Manchester City saw offers rejected last month, but the player has now issued a statement declaring Leicester knew of his whereabouts. This comes in light of reports the player had gone AWOL.

City were reported to have made a number of bids for the player following an injury sustained by Leroy Sane, while both Arsenal and Liverpool have also been interested in the past.