Wenger is sizing up move for Mahrez
ARSENE WENGER admitted Arsenal are interested in signing Riyad Mahrez.
Wenger also insisted they are determined to keep contract rebels Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez as he promised they will not weaken their squad despite missing out on the Champions League.
The Gunners boss has clearly got Mahrez (below) in his sights after he asked to leave last year’s champions Leicester this summer. Wenger, in an
LOUIS VAN GAAL is set to return to Old Trafford tomorrow for the first time since his sacking.
FROM BACK PAGE interview with beIN Sports, said: “We have not made a bid, but I like the player, yes. He made a huge impact when they won the championship.
“Like for everybody else at Leicester, this season has been more challenging, but it doesn’t take away from his qualities.
“Have we made a bid for him? No. Not yet. No, we have not. When I say, ‘not yet’ it means it could happen, it might not.”
Wenger also said they will keep Sanchez and Ozil and said they must also take responsibility for missing out on the top four. They are asking for in excess of £300,000-a-week with Bayern Munich leading the chase for Sanchez.
Wenger insisted missing out on the top four will not affect the chances of keeping them, adding: “I don’t think it will have a big impact because they were part of not getting in there.
“Secondly, they love the club, they integrate well the values of the club and live the football we play.
“Anyway, they are under contract for another season. This summer, first of all, they will stay at the club and hopefully we can extend their contracts.
“We can not weaken the club or the team unless we can find someone of the same calibre.”