The Algerian striker has contributed to Monaco’s unlikely European charge, and his form has been worthy of the Red Devils' reported interest
Islam Slimani probably didn’t imagine he’d play such an important part of AS Monaco’s renaissance after his loan move from Leicester City was confirmed in August 2019, owing to how he’d regressed since joining the Foxes in 2016.
The Algeria striker was something of an unwanted man after unsuccessful loan spells at Newcastle United in 2017-18 and Fenerbahce in 2018-19 followed what were 18 frustrating months with the Foxes from 2016.