Riyad Mahrez goes awol after Man City transfer flops

Leicester are reportedly taking legal advice as £95m player refuses to show up for training

Riyad Mahrez, Leicester City
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A Fox is on the loose in Leicester, with media reports that Riyad Mahrez has not been seen for a second successive day at the club’s training ground.

According to Sky Sports, the Algerian winger was a no-show on Wednesday and Thursday, after a deadline day move to Manchester City failed to materialise.

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