Leicester City line-up Riyad Mahrez replacement

by Phumzile Ngcatshe

Monday Apr 09, 2018. 12:00

Leicester City have reportedly lined up a replacement for Algerian winger Riyad Mahrez.

The Fennec Foxes star looks likely to finally leave the club this European summer after several unsuccessful attempts to seal a transfer away from the King Power Stadium.

Leicester will miss the North African’s skills and incisiveness should he depart, but they have their eyes on a promising replacement.

Norwich City’s James Maddison, who is valued at £17million according to The Sun, is the man the Foxes will apparently turn to.

The 21-year-old English midfielder has been the standout player in an otherwise disappointing Championship campaign for the Canaries, scoring 14 goals from 39 appearances in 2017/18.