Liverpool and Arsenal told staggering Riyad Mahrez price by Leicester boss Claude Puel

LIVERPOOL and Arsenal have been told to stump up an incredible amount of money if they wish to prize Riyad Mahrez away from Leicester.

Liverpool have been highly linked with a move for the Algerian, especially since they sold Philippe Coutinho to Barcelona for £142million.

Arsenal are also looking to replace Alexis Sanchez who is edging closer to a move to Manchester United.

However, Leicester boss Claude Puel says that Mahrez is currently enjoying his football in the midlands.

And he claims that if any of England's top clubs want the 26-year-old then he would cost “more than £100m” to take him from the King Power Stadium.

“Perhaps; maybe in the summer he will cost even more than £100m,” Puel said.

“It’s just rumours, noise about him.

“We can see Riyad smile, enjoying his football, enjoying to play with his team-mates.

“After the training session he continues to play, I wanted him to stay rested, but it’s perfect.”

Reports circulated last week that Mahrez was due at Anfield for a medical for a £49m switch.

However, those rumours proved to be incorrect.

It has since been suggested that Liverpool have made contact with the Foxes over the attacker.

But they have yet to enter the serious stage of negotiations.

Source: www.express.co.uk